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<br />. Subd. 5 Provide for fair and consistent enforcement ofthe sign regulations set forth <br />herein under the zoning authority ofthe City. <br /> <br />Findin!!s of Fact <br /> <br />The Plarming Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed site plan for <br />banner signs at Mounds View High School and Valentine Hills Elementary meets the criteria <br />outlines in the Sign Standard Adjustments code and if the signs would adversely affect the <br />surrounding neighborhood and the community as a whole. Staff offers the following nine <br />findings for consideration: <br /> <br />1. Signs are a permitted use in Sign District 2. <br />2. The proposed signs are a reasonable use on school property. <br />3. There are no conditions unique to this site that would require a sign adjustment to allow <br />the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site. <br />4. The purpose ofthe signage is not to be visible from public streets, but rather to promote <br />branding and visibility within the sites. <br />5. The signage plan for the schools is a district wide plan designed to provide consistency <br />throughout the district and is consistent with the design and architecture of the sites. <br />6. The proposed signs enhance the overall visual impact of the sites. <br />7. The proposed signs are not inconsistent with the purpose of the R -1 zoning district or the <br />current land use. <br />8. The proposed signs are not anticipated to have any adverse effects on neighboring <br />properties. <br /> <br />9. <br /> <br />Resident Comments <br /> <br />Staff has not received any letters, e-mails, or telephone calls from property owners or occupants <br />in regard to this planning case. However, site plan reviews are not public hearings and do not <br />require public notice. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation <br /> <br />To approve this application, the Planning Commission and City Council must specifically <br />address Section 1200.22 Subd 2: The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a <br />style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the <br />site. This is not a variance application, and the applicant does not need to demonstrate "undue <br />hardship" for the City to approve this application. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meetingfor October 3, 2007 <br /> <br />\\Metro-inet.uslardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2007\07-028 Mounds View Site Plan ReviewlI00307 - PC report - Mounds View Site Plan <br />Review.doc <br /> <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />