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RESOLUTION PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING 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 an additional ground sign and wall signs at 500 and 550 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 27, 2014 2. The Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a public hearing on July 15, 2014 and all present were given a chance to freely speak at the hearing. 3. The Planning Commission recommended approval on July 15, 2014. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following Findings of Fact with respect to the Special Use Permit(SP2014-004): 1. The property is zoned B —4, Downtown Business. 2. The property is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for City Center. 3. The proposed use of the site consists of a multi-tenant office building. 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 the Main Street Village a Comprehensive Sign Plan it was noted that several sign plan amendments would likely be necessary as businesses occupy the site. 6. CU Companies proposes to construct an additional ground sign at the central main entrance area along Main Street. 7. The proposed sign would measure approximately 64 SF with a graphic area and design consistent with the existing ground sign. 8. The existing ground sign would be re-faced to match the new ground sign. 9. Wall signage is proposed to be expanded, specifically to allow larger logo signs. 10. The Planning Commission 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 surrounding properties. 8. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal in accordance with the following Special Use Permit conditions of Zoning Code Section 8-130: I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2014\7-15-2014\SP2014-004(CU Companies)-RESOLUTION.doc 1