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Resolution 1050-16 Page 2 of 3 this request on May 18, 2016, and continued the Hearing on June 1, 2016; and, WHEREAS, according to Section 1125.02, Subd 2, of the Mounds View Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is to review a standard set of criteria, of which all must be satisfied, in order to grant a variance to the City Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission finds that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.02, Subd 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code are satisfied and finds there to be sufficient practical difficulty with regard to the property located at 2848 Co Rd H2, and makes the following findings of fact related to its decision: The Variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. 2. The Variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Goals & Policies); Goal 1. Identify the improvements necessary to ensure the continued safety and convenience of the transportation system for movement by all modes. Policy g. Establish and enforce standards and controls for business and advertising signage and lighting to prevent driver distraction and potential hazards. The sign is proposed to be located at an intersection with a four-way stop sign. The Planning Commission finds that the color of lights used in a Dynamic Display Sign at this location shauld not distract drivers, nor create a potential hazard. The City Code sufficiently prohibits the use of distracting signs, thus color alone, is not a factor. 3. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner, not permitted by Section 1008.10, Subd 9(c)(2)(b) of the City Code. The Planning Commission finds that the use of non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display sign is a reasonable use. 4. The Planning Commission finds that unique circumstances exist on the property, necessitating the use of non-amber colored lights on the Dynamic Display Sign. 5. The Variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The Planning Commission finds that use of non-amber colors on the Dynamic Display Sign will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 6. The Variance requested is the minimum Variance which would alleviate the practical difficulties. The Planning Commission finds that the use of all colors on the Dynamic Display Sign would alleviate practical difficulties.