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FINDINGS Section 9-041 (1) (C) Section 9-041 (2) (C) Section 9-041 (4) (A — D) Section 8-130. Special Use Standards AMENDMENT ANALYSIS This existing Comprehensive Sign Plan was approved in 2005 and is attached as Exhibit H. In an effort to fully understand the impact of the proposed amendment, staff provided a matrix that outlines what the 2005 plan allows, what is built, and what amendments are proposed. This matrix is attached as Exhibit G. Rather than provide an explanation for each proposed amendment, staff wanted to highlight several points that should collectively provide the basis for all the amendments proposed: • The PSC chose to construct ground signs in place of wall signs (in no case were both a wall and ground sign constructed for the same purpose). • Small (under 6 SF) signs were used at driveway entrances and doorways for directional purposes. Some of these were contemplated in the 2005 plan and some were not. Typically, directional style signs are exempt from obtaining permits. • City Hall took on a tenant in 2008. In effort to provide affordable identification for this tenant several small window signs were used, including on the overhead door, as that was part of the rented space. • The FSC has been considering wall sign needs along the I-694 fagade. It was determined that in order to provide advertising for all the services provided at the FSC (not including their tenants), more than 200 SF of wall signage would be required at this facade. Staff has recommended that uniform fonts be used to create a uniform look. • The FSC is a unique facility as it serves many functions, including meeting/event center. Because of this, temporary signage needs differ from the typical business in New Brighton. Further, many of the events are civic in nature and under the current code (Section 9-040 (F)) would not have to obtain a temporary sign permit if approved by the Council. In light of these points, temporary signs have been addressed in the following ways: o One, fixed location shall be used to display temporary signage on the FSC site. o Only one sign/event may be displayed at a time. o Events that are civic in nature are exempt from having to obtain a Temporary Sign Permit o Non -civic events must obtain Temporary Sign Permits. o Instead of two, 30 day permits — ten, 14 day permits would be allowed for non - civic events held at the FSC. SPECIAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA Zoning Code Section 9-041 (4) outlines the following findings to consider when approving a Comprehensive Sign Plan or a sign plan amendment (staff response in italics): A. That the sign plan provides sound identification, reduction of clutter, and aesthetic enhancement. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed amendment specifically takes aim at reducing unnecessary signs and providing aesthetic enhancement. Generally, wall and