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3.Eastern terminus of County Road H 4.Northwestern corner of the Rice Creek Trail Corridor Section 1250.02 of the Sign Code regulates the use of temporary on-premise signage. The TCAAP property falls within two separate sign districts. The portion of the property fronting Highway 96 is in Sign District 6. The remainder of the property is in Sign District 9. One of the proposed sign locations is within District 6, while the other three are within District 9. The Sign Code permits one temporary freestanding sign not exceeding 22.5 square feet in area on the portion of the property fronting Highway 96. Temporary freestanding signs are not permitted on the remainder of the site. The applicant has proposed to display the signs for the duration of the demolition and remediation project on the TCAAP site, approximately 30 months. The Sign Code allows the property to display a permitted temporary sign for no more than 30 days per calendar year. Findings of Fact 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 freestanding 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 to share information about the TCAAP project with the public. 11.Sign Code regulations on the permit length of temporary signage would limit Ramsey 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. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 13, 2013 23 Page of