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• No ground sign shall exceed 40 sq ft if within 100’ of any single-family residence (nearest single-family residence is about 174’ away, and nearest two-family residence is about 124’ away). • The dynamic display portion of the sign shall not exceed 50 sq ft (20.67 sq ft is proposed). • The sign message shall not change more frequently than 4 second increments. • The sign message shall not flash, blink, or move, and shall not include any video images, nor shall the sign create a traffic hazard. • The sign brightness is limited to 7,500 Nits during daytime hours; and 500 Nits during nighttime hours. • The sign shall have an ambient light monitor, automatically adjusting brightness based on light conditions. If malfunctioning, the sign must include an automatic shut-off, or will freeze the sign image. A condition of CUP approval is that the applicant obtains a Sign Permit, complying with all applicable City Code regulations. Additionally, the existing sign encroaches upon the 30’ sight-triangle from an intersecting street, and is setback less than 15’ from the west property line (14’). To replace the existing sign with a new sign requires a Variance to the minimum setback. Further, dynamic signs in non-business districts are limited to the color “amber” in order to reduce creating a visual nuisance upon residences. The applicant has applied for both Variances. Planning Commission Recommendation: The Planning Commission considered the Conditional Use Permit at their May 18, 2016 meeting, recommending approval of the CUP. The Commission also conducted Public Hearings for both Variances, approving the Variance to setbacks (Res. No. 1049-16), and Tabling the Variance allowing the use of non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display until the June 1, 2016 Commission meeting. The Commission also directed Staff to prepare an Amendment to City Code, Section 1008.10, Subd 9(c)(2)(b), removing the requirement that Dynamic Display Signs in residentially zoned districts utilize only amber colored lights. It was the Commission’s opinion that if Dynamic Display Signs are permitted in residentially zoned areas, the color of the message isn’t a factor. The potential Ordinance amendment regarding sign color will have no bearing on the proposed Conditional Use Permit. The amendment would only affect the need for a Variance to use non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display portion of the sign. A Public Hearing Notice was published in the Mounds View - New Brighton Sun Focus on May 13, 2016, and mailed to property owners within 350’ of the subject property. Staff received one phone call from a neighbor on Knollwood Dr. enquiring about the sign, who had no objections.