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rrA Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N P L A N N I N G • D E S I G N • M A R K E T R E S E A R C H PLANNING REPORT TO: Little Canada Planning Commission FROM: Robert Kirmis /Stephen Grittman DATE: 31 January 1990 RE: Little Canada - Rice at C PUD - Sign Variance FILE NO: 758.09 - 90.03 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background: Sherman Boosalis Real Estate has requested City approval to construct three pylon signs upon their retail mall site located directly northeast of the intersection of Rice Street and County Road C. It is Mr. Boosalis's interpretation of the Ordinance that he is allowed three signs in that because the two structures which lie upon the subject site are physically separated, they should be considered separate entities. Under this recognition, the Ordinance would allow three pylon signs as requested. It is our contention that the two said structures be considered despite physical separation a single retail mall. In response to our interpretation, Mr. Boosalis has requested the approval of a variance which would allow three pylon signs upon a site zoned B- 3, General Business. ISSUES ANALYSIS Ordinance Purpose. In evaluating the applicant's request, it is important to identify its compliance with the purpose of the City's Sign Ordinance. The Sign Ordinance has been established to protect and promote health, safety, general welfare and order within the City through the establishment of a comprehensive and impartial set of standards which govern the type, size, number and location of signs. The requirements are intended to encourage effective, orderly communication and reduce confusion and hazards resulting from unnecessary and /or indiscriminate use of communication facilities. Page 23 4601 Excelsior Blvd. -Suite 410 -Minneapolis, MN 55416-(612) 925-9420-Fax 925 -2721