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larger logo signs are insignificant when viewed from two stories up, and 5) the wall sign graphics are consistent with the originally approved Comprehensive Sign Plan for Main Street Village. B. That the sign plan is sensitive to and compatible with physical circumstances of the site and buildings. The proposed signs are static, in that the signs do not have any dynamic (moving) capabilities. Staff finds the designs of the signs to be consistent with what currently exists and thus is sensitive to the area and compatible with the physical circumstances of the site and buildings. C. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. Neither Public Works/Engineering nor Public Safety has indicated any objection to the proposed signs. Additionally, to date no public inquiries have been received. Staff finds the signs will not have any negative impacts to public safety. Engineering did note that there are buried utilities along the west side of Main Street (albeit private utilities) and the applicant should be aware of this during construction of the new monument sign. D. That the sign plan will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. Generally, the area is fully developed/redeveloped with businesses utilizing signs of the size and location allowed under the current Comprehensive Sign Plan. Thus, staff finds the proposed amendments to the Main Street Village Comprehensive Sign Plan will not impede the normal or orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. In addition to the sign standards of Section 9-041 (4), the proposed sign must be reviewed against the general health, safety and welfare standards of Section 8-130. This section states that no special use shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless such shall find staff responses in italics): a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort of the general public. Construction of an additional ground sign, and allowance for larger logo signs, should not impact or be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or comforts of the general public. The signs will be constructed in an area already used for commercial purposes. Further, the signs are of modest size and height will not have dynamic capabilities nor be directed towards any residential uses. b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.