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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2013 7 District 9 standards to allow an additional three temporary freestanding signs on the TCAAP site is warranted. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler noted 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 would ensure that a source of information about the project was available to the general public for its duration. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 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. 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. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-006 for a sign standard adjustment under the Site Plan Review process. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1.Recommend Approval with Conditions 2.Recommend Approval as Submitted 3.Recommend Denial 4.Table Vice Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Holewa questioned where the northernmost sign would be located.