Consider Permanent Sign Permit Application for City Owned Property at 14550 Armstrong Blvd NW; Case of Ramsey Raceway

The City has received an Application for a Permanent Sign Permit for the property located at 14550 Armstrong Blvd NW. This is a parcel owned by the City, which was acquired for future right of way purposes for the future Armstrong Boulevard interchange. In May, 2011, the City approved an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow for a go-cart raceway on the Subject Property. The tenant of the Subject Property, Ramsey Raceway, would like to erect a sign on the Subject Property consisting of a mock go-cart with 'Ramsey Raceway' lettering, situated on a six (6) foot by six (6) foot post.

The dimensional standards as required by the Sign Code appear to be within compliance. However, the Applicant shall be required to submit footing and foundation information for review by the Building Official, as is required for all similar requests.

In addition, the proposed sign appears to be located within an existing drainage and utility easement. Entities with rights to the easement will need to grant consent to the proposed sign.

The details as submitted by the Applicant are attached to this case for review. Given the unique construction of the proposed sign and the existing lease with the City, Staff is forwarding the request for City Council authorization.

Based on discussion.

All costs associated with processing the Application are handled as part of the Permanent Sign Permit application process, paid for by the Applicant.

Motion to approve the request for a permanent sign at 14550 Armstrong Blvd NW as requested, contingent upon review by the Building Official;

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Motion to deny the request for a permanent sign at 14550 Armstrong Blvd NW.