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Item No: 5C Meeting Date: May 18, 2016 MOT cmtV 7��T Type of Business: Planning Case MU2016-001 MEMO To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Planner Re: Consider Resolution 1050-16, a Resolution denying a Variance for use of non -amber colors on a Ground Sign with a Dynamic Display, to be located at 2848 Co Rd H2; Planning Case MU2016-001 (VR2016-003). Date: May 18, 2016 Introduction Messiah Lutheran Church would like to replace their existing 8' X 4' ground sign at the corner of Co Rd H2 and Knollwood Dr. with an 8'X 5' multi -colored Dynamic Display sign at the same location. Dynamic Display signs in residential zoned districts must utilize amber colored lights.' Messiah Lutheran Church has applied for three permits: (1) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Dynamic Display Sign in a non -business district; (2) Variance to setback; and (3) Variance for non -amber color. The permits may be discussed together, but must be acted upon separately (separate Public Hearings). The City Council will conduct the Public Hearing for the CUP. The Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment, will conduct the Public Hearings for the Variances. Discussion The City Code was amended in 2011, regarding Dynamic Display signs (Ord. 864). The amendment dealt with Billboards, the frequency of message changes; sign brightness; broadcasting of Amber Alerts; and the restricted use of the color amber in non0-business districts, because amber is a softer color. The applicant has submitted two sign plans, one utilizing an amber dynamic display area, and one multi -colored. Staff is recommending denial of the Variance for a lack of a hardship. It is Staff's opinion that the dynamic display sign can effectively communicate messages without the use of multiple colors. ' City Code, Section 1008.10, Subd 9(c)(2)(b)