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Draft Findings of Fact for Approval Proposed Variance for Monument Sign Setback The Village at Little Canada 125 West Little Canada Road 1. The proposed sign meets all other requirements of the Little Canada zoning ordinance. 2. The proposed sign supports the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, which is to promote commercial land uses on this parcel. 3. The proposed sign has previously been approved as a part of a Comprehensive Sign Plan approval, subject to verification of setback. 4. The proposed setback, at the time of the original site plan approval, appeared to result in a setback of approximately 10 feet from the right of way, as then configured. 5. The action of Ramsey County, at the time of requested plat approval, resulted in a loss of 10 feet of private property, leaving the sign just 6 inches from the revised right of way line. 6. Even with the loss of right of way, the sign is approximately 10 feet from the public sidewalk, providing an area of lawn and landscaping. 7. Relocation of the sign in this space is not practical due to the maintenance of access sidewalk to entrances along the west wall of the building. 8. Reorientation of the sign to be parallel to the building and street could meet the setback, but would not be visible to the sign's intended audience — the traffic along Rice Street. 9. The location of the proposed sign, and its design, are a part of using the subject property in a reasonable manner. 10.The applicant has shown practical difficulties in complying with the strict terms of the ordinance, which would otherwise prohibit this manner of use.