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STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Report No.: VII.3. From: Kim Moore-Sykes,Assistant City Manager Date: July 21,2009 Subject: CUP Request for Electronic Sign at 3303—33rd Avenue NE Requested Action: Public Hearing ISD 282 Application for CUP for an Electronic Sign Date Application Received: June 10,2009 Property Address: 3303 - 331d Avenue NE Zoning District: Recreational/Open Space 60-Day Expires: August 9,2009 Waiver Letter Required: Yes Date Sent: No X Future Action: City Council action on Planning Commission Recommendation re: Electronic Sign CUP -- ISD 282 Background: Linn Bjomrud, Wold Architects and Engineers,contacted Staff to ask about the process for obtaining a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) to allow for the placement of an electronic sign on the St. Anthony Middle School and High School property. Staff advised Mr. Bjornrud of the process and the City's sign ordinance at 155.29 DISTRICT SCHEDULES, (D), states that while electronic signs are permitted with an approved CUP in a Recreational/Open Space Zoning District; flashing and animation are not permitted (2)(a);and hours of operation are restricted (2)(b). Application Review and Analysis: Mr. Bjornrud appeared before the Planning Commission at a concept review during the April 21St Planning Commission meeting to present the School District's electronic sign proposal. The School District's initial request included animation as part of the software program for the electronic sign. At the concept review, the Planning Commission advised Mr. Bjornrud that the proposed animation was not an allowable feature as per the Sign Ordinance and has since been removed from the School District's proposal and application. As part of the application, Mr. Bjornrud indicated that the proposed electronic sign will replace the two (2) signs that existed previously; one identified the St. Anthony Middles School and one identified the St. Anthony High School. One double-sided electronic sign will be used by both schools to communicate events to the community. 1. The requested conditional use is one of the Permitted Conditional Uses specifically listed for the zoning district in which the conditional use is located. City Code at 155.29 DISTRICT SCHEDULES, (D) Recreational Open Space, states that electronic signs are permitted with an approved CUP in the Recreational/Open Space zoning district. 07212009 PH CUP 3303 33rd Ave electronic sign.doc