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RESOLUTION NO. 09-044 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. ks, an application has been made by CU Companies to permit an amendment to the g Comprehensive Sign Plan governing allowed signage at Main Street Village and which permit construction of a ground sign at 500 Main Street, and �Hir, As, 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 n July 21, 2009 and all present were given a chance to freely speak at the hearing. 3. hePlanning Commission recommended approval on July 21, 2009. 4. he City Council considered the request on July 28, 2009. VHEII AS, the Planning Commission and City Council make the following Findings of Fact with res ct to the Special Use Permit (SP2009-002): 1. he property is zoned b — 4, Downtown Business. 2. he property is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for City Center. 3. The proposed use of the site consists of a multi -tenant office building that includes CU ompanies 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. 1 U the time of approval of Main Street Village a Comprehensive Sign Plan was approved and as since been amended several times as the development nears completion and businesses occupy the site 6. U Companies proposes to construct a ground sign at the southeast corner of 200 Main 7. e proposed sign would measure 7' x 10' 6" or 73.5 SF with a graphic area of 4.5' x 8' r 36 SF, be 7' is total height, and be setback 10' from the property line of Main Street d 5' from the property line of County Road E2. S. The Planning Commission and City Council determined that because 25' of boulevard ould sted along County Road E2, a 5' setback would be acceptable instead of 10' as the sign have a 30' setback from the curb. 9. a Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the proposal in accordance with the Following Comprehensive Sign Plan findings of Zoning Code Section 9-041 (4) That the sign plan provides sound identification, reduction of clutter, and aesthetic enhancement. That the sign plan is sensitive to and compatible with physical circumstances of the site and buildings. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. Development\7-2$-2009\SP2009-002 (CU Companies) - RESOLUTION,doe