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RESOLUTION No. STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. WHEREAS, an application has been made by CU Companies to permit an amendment to the existing Comprehensive Sign Plan governing allowed signage at Main Street Village and which would permit construction of a ground sign at 500 Main Street, and WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. An application for a Special Use Permit was received on June 30, 2009. 2. The Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a public hearing on July 21, 2009 and all present were given a chance to freely speak at the hearing. 3. The Planning Commission recommended approval on July 21, 2009. 4. The City Council considered the request on July 28, 2009. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council make the following Findings of Fact with respect to the Special Use Permit (SP2009-002): 1. The property is zoned b — 4, Downtown Business, 2. The property is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for City Center. is 3. The proposed use of the site consists of a multi -tenant office building that includes CU Companies and Risdall Advertising. 4. Per Zoning Code Section 9-041 Main Street Village is considered a renewal area and is thus permitted to adopt a Comprehensive Sign Plan. 5. At the time of approval of Main Street Village a Comprehensive Sign Plan was approved and has since been amended several times as the development nears completion and businesses occupy the site 6. CU Companies proposes to construct a ground sign at the southeast corner of 200 Main Street. 7. The proposed sign would measure 7' x 10' 6" or 73.5 SF with a graphic area of 4.5' x 8' or 36 SF, be 7' is total height, and be setback 10' from the property line of Main Street and 5' from the property line of County Road E2. 8. The Planning Commission and City Council determined that because 25' of boulevard existed along County Road E2, a 5' setback would be acceptable instead of 10' as the sign would have a 30' setback from the curb. 9. The Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal in accordance with the following Comprehensive Sign Plan findings of Zoning Code Section 9-041 (4) a. That the sign plan provides sound identification, reduction of clutter, and aesthetic enhancement. b. That the sign plan is sensitive to and compatible with physical circumstances of the site and buildings. c. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. d. That the sign plan will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on I:\COUNCIL\REPORTS\2009\Community Development\7-28-2009\SP2009-002 (CU Companies) - RESOWTION.doc