5A - Conditional Use For Additional Signage

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no disturbance to neighboring properties will result. G. The conditional use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historical feature of major significance. H. The conditional use will promote the prevention and control of pollution of the ground and surface waters including sedimentation and control of nutrients. Staff Findings: The Staff provides the following findings of fact addressing the additional signage: i. The request for a conditional use permit is for signage on an accessory structure, which is not allowed by the Ordinance. Section 17-7.1(5)(A)(6) allows for a conditional use permit and sign concept plan for anything that is not allowed in the sign section. 2. All signs, existing and proposed, meet the one foot setback requirement. 3. The existing signage is in conformance with the sign concept plan, approved by the Planning Commission April 15, 2010. 4. The proposal is for four signs. Two of the signs will measure 3' x 15' (45 sq. ft.) and will read, "Pequot Lakes Fuel Center". The other signs are manual changeable track system signs and measure 5'x 2.8' (14 sq. ft.). They will be used to display the price of gasoline. An identification sign and a gas price sign is being proposed to be placed on both the east and west sides of the canopy. 5. The applicant is requesting a CUP for a signage that is specifically not allowed in Section 17-7.1(A)(5).The applicant has submitted a sign concept plan. 6. The request for is to allow signage to be placed on an accessory structure (gas canopy). 7. There have not been any alternatives to the sign request submitted. 8. The subject property is in the Commercial District and is adjacent to Highway 371. There is similar signage throughout the highway corridor. g. The signage will be used to identify the gas station as well as the price of gasoline. There will not be any negative aesthetic impacts from the proposed signage. 10. The additional signage is appropriate within the Commercial District. A conditional use permit is required since the applicant is requesting signage on an accessory structure,which is not allowed by the Code. 11. The Comprehensive Plan does not specifically address this request but allows for the use of commercial development within the City. 12. The use of the signs would be compatible with the existing neighborhood in that there are other similar signs within the same district. 13. The proposed use will not impair values nor substantially diminish properties in the immediate vicinity. 14. The proposed signs will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant properties. 15. The proposed signage will not create a cost for additional public facilities or services. 16. The subject property is already established with vehicular approaches to the property. The proposed signs will face both the highway and the existing supermarket. 17. There is no need for additional parking with the request of a sign. 18. The requested signage will not create any odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibration. The signs will be internally lit, however it is unknown whether or not they will be ..� turned off after business hours. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 5(a)-4 April 28,2011