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E lls River` Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 6.7 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings March 28, 2017 BrleAnna Simon, Planner Item Description Reviewed by Outfront Media /John Bodger -18050 Zane St. Zack Carlton, Planning Manager ■ Conditional Use Permit for a Digital Changeable Copy Sign, Case No. CU 17 -05 Reviewed by Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with the following conditions: The Conditional Use Permit shall not be recorded until condition three has been satisfied, and the use will not be considered a legal operation until the CUP has been recorded. 2. The Conditional Use Permit is not a building permit and all required sign permits must be approved by the building department prior to any construction activities on site. 3. Staff approval of the final survey and sign location. 4. Staff approval of landscaped plans and specifications outlining compliance with the standards set forth in Sec. 30- 871(8). Background /Discussion The property is zoned Highway Commercial (C -3) where advertising signs are permitted as a principal use. The property was recently platted as Lot 2, Block 1, ER Ventures Addition. The applicant is proposing to install a digital changeable copy billboard that is 10.5 x 36 feet and 35 feet tall when measured at grade. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to construct a digital changeable copy sign that is larger than 30 square feet. The proposed location meets all required setback and spacing requirements for signs. The parcel is also heavily encumbered by utility easements that leave little opportunity for future development. Analysis Comprehensive Plan The property is located within the Highway Business district which guides the property for commercial uses. This area guides development towards regional market orientations and notes that business should be regional in nature as well. The proposed use will promote regional businesses, many of which may be outside of the City of Elk River. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Transportation/ Circulation Construction access for the sign will be from the east side of the property off Zane Street. Future maintenance access will be required to follow the same route. 4A UR