Resolution - #05-02-060 - 02/22/2005

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which it is attached no more than siX (6) inches. The area of the sideboard shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the ground floor building facade area or twenty-four (24) square feet, whichever is less, and the height of the lettering, nUmbersi or graphics shall not exceed twelve inches. 10. That Section 9.20.25 (Town Center DiStrict) Subd. 7 (Signage) of the Ramsey City Code also states that businesses with frontage on more than one public street are allowed the permitted sign criteria for each street frontage. 11. That the Applicant is contracted by NAU :Country Insurance Co., which owns and operates the building on the Subject ProPerty. 12. That the Applicant is proposing to install two (2) signs, One would be affixed to the front fagade of the building and one would belaffixed to the rear faqade of the building. Both would exceed the twelve (12) inch high letter restriction and maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet. 13. That the dimensions of the proposed signs are 9 feet 4 inches in length and 5 feet 6 inches in height, resulting in a total of 53.17 square feet per sign. The proposed signs would project six (6) inches from the wall and each would utilize two (2) foot high letters. 14. That due to the fact that the Subject Property will be utilized by one user and that the building is of such sufficient size, a larger sign has been determined to be acceptable. 15. That the overall height of the building also warrants the larger size sign. 16. That a conditional use permit to exceed sign size restrictions will not grant the Applicant special privileges that are denied by the City COde to other properties in the commercial area. 17. That the proposed increase in sign surface area will be designed so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the vicinity and will not change the essential character of the area. 18. That the proposed increase in sign surface area will not adversely impact traffic in the area. 19. That the proposed increase, in sign 'surface area will not be unduly dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity of the use or to the public welfare. 20. That the proposed increase in Sign surface area will not substantially impair the use, enjoyment, or market value of any surrounding property. 21. That the proposed increase in sign surface area will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses. 22. That the proposed increase in sign surface area will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services, and it will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community. RESOLUTION #05-02-060 Page 2 of 3