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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 15, 2010 10 7.A. Arden Hall Planned Unit Development and Zoning Code Amendment (continued) Councilmember Holden asked what the capacity of the facility is. - Mr. Schroeder stated the Interim Use Permit set an occupancy limit of 320 but the facility is configured for 350. A limit of 350 would provide the College with some flexibility. Councilmember Grant asked if the City had any right-of-way or easement for a gateway sign on this corner. City Planner Beckman stated she could not find any legal documents that would give the City rights to that corner. Councilmember Grant stated this application was a PUD. He asked the Council if the City wanted to request access to this corner. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Har stead seconded a motion to - Approve Ordinance 2010-012 Amending the Zoning Code to Allow Institutional Housing as a Permitted Use within the B-2 District with an Approved Planned Unit Development Based on the Findings of Fact in the November 15,2010, memo to the City Council. Councilmember Grant suggested the two motions be moved together because if the Zoning Code amendment were approved then the Master and Final PUD would also be approved. The City would not need to change the Zoning Code if it did not intend to approve the PUD. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to add the Approval of Planning Case 10-009, and the Development Agreement, for a Master and Final PUD to Allow Arden Hall to Continue as a Permanent Use Based on the Findings of Fact, the Submitted Plans, and the Conditions in the November 15 to the original motion. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Add Condition 921. Improve signalZe so that it is readable from the street, in conformance with the City Code. Signage should identify the building and guide visitors to the entrance of the facility. Councilmember Holden asked how big of a sign would be allowed by the City Code. City Planner Beckman stated they would be allowed 80 square feet for a freestanding monument sign and additional signage on the building. She clarified that directional signage would be in addition to what is allowed for the building. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to limit the amount of signage that is permitted for the facility. Mayor Harpstead asked if a monument sign were constructed if a gateway sign for the City could be added.