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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2013 7 3. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. Community Development Intern Bachler noted that the Sign Ordinance permits a property to display a temporary sign for 30 days per calendar year. However, the demolition and site remediation work on the TCAAP property is expected to take 30 months. Allowing Ramsey County to display the temporary signage until work on the site is completed will ensure that a source of information about the project will be available to the general public for its duration. Community Development Intern Bachler indicated that the Planning Commission offers the following thirteen Findings of Fact for review: 1. The property is located in the Mixed Business and Single Family Residential Zoning Districts. 2. The property is located in Sign District 6 and Sign District 9. 3. In Sign District 6, one temporary freestanding sign is permitted up to 22.5 square feet. The sign may be in place for up to 30 days per calendar year. 4. In Sign District 9, no temporary freestanding signs are permitted. 5. Ramsey County is proposing four temporary signs. 6. The proposed signs would measure 8 feet by 4 feet with a sign area of 32 square feet. 7. The proposed signs would be displayed for the duration of the demolition and remediation project on the TCAAP site. 8. Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 9. Site conditions limit the visibility of signs from adjacent roadways. 10. Restrictions on temporary signage in Sign District 9 would limit Ramsey County's ability to share information about the TCAAP project with the public. 11. Sign Code regulations on the permitted length of temporary signage would limit Ramsey County's ability to share information about the TCAAP project with the public. 12. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the Mixed Business and Single Family Residential Zoning Districts. 13. The sign would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole because providing information about the TCAAP project is a public benefit. Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-006 at their May 8, 2013, meeting. The commissioners had specific questions regarding the proposed sign location along the Rice Creek Trail Corridor. Ramsey County would like to install a sign along the trail in order to inform trail users that active construction work is taking place in the area and that caution should be used. He noted the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Sign Standard Adjustment at the Twin Cities Ammunition Plant site based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the following two conditions: 1. Ramsey County shall remove the four temporary freestanding signs upon the completion of demolition work and site remediation on the property. 2. Ramsey County shall maintain the four signs in like new condition and repair and/or replace a sign if it is damaged or deteriorates during the approved timeline.