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t Robin C. Davidson The Davidson Companies, Inc. THE AVIDSON OMPANIES, INC MEMO Date: December 14, 2010 To: Ms. Meagan Beekman From: Robin C. Davidson The Davidson Companies, Inc, Subject: Land Use Application Dear Meagan: On behalf of Northwoods Drive LLC 1 am pleased to present the attached land use application which includes a request to allow for the pylon sign currently located on the site to be raised. Section 1260 Sign Standard Adjustments Subd. 1 states an adjustment can be made to allow the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site. The current sign height allows for little visibility from Northwoods Drive or from 1-694. The property is located directly adjacent the East bound exit ramp of I-694; as a consequence of the location of the exit ramp the current pylon sign height has limited visibility. Additionally the current sign height is too low to be visible from the West bound traffic. Section 1260 Sign Standard Adjustments Subd. 2 allows for a sign adjustment to enhance the area and design of the site. The current sign is 20 years old; a modern new sign of increased height would be consistent with Super 8 and Perkins signs as well as provide a modern design and thereby enhance the area as a whole. Section 1260 Sign Standard Adjustments Subd. 3 is to maintain consistency within the zoning district in which the property is located. The current sign is presently inconsistent with the adjoining properties within the zoning district. The requested height increase will bring the 3920 Northwoods Drive to the same height as has already been afforded to the neighboring properties Perkins, Super 8) and therefore create a consistent height within the zoning district. Your time and attention in reviewing this matter is greatly appreciated. Respectfully, 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 125, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone: 651-481-6290 Fax: (651) 481-6289 Email: rob@davidsoncos.com