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that are recessed at least one inch rather than being flush with the facade. If the building is a one story design and the first floor elevation exceeds twelve feet, then only the first twelve feet shall be included in calculating the facade area. The proposed CVS Pharmacy has substantially more glass than the previously approved plan. The east facade, facing Lexington Avenue, would have 52 percent glass. The west facade, facing County Road E, would have 34 percent, and the south facade would have 49 percent. The Code allows reductions in the required amount of glass for buildings with a use or function that does not readily allow windows (e.g. cooler or freezer areas, mechanical rooms, security areas, storage areas). However, the architectural detailing must be provided by the use of upper level windows, which may include the partial use of simulated windows, or architectural detailing that provides arches, patterning, recesses, and shadowing that provide aesthetic interest. Architectural detailing may include such things as change in materials, change in color and other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall. The applicant has revised the building to add architectural detailing and recesses around four sides, and enlarged the building at the corner of County Road E and Lexington to mimic the main entrance to the south. 3. Sign Code A. Wall and Monument Signage The application does not include a signage plan for the development. The previously approved Final PUD for Phase I allowed 99 square feet of wall signage on Building 1 (an excess of 19 square feet from the Code allowance), all other provisions of the Sign Code are required to be met. Staff understands that CVS Pharmacy is not requesting any signage above and beyond 99 square feet, and will design their signage plan to meet this provision. In the B -2 District each property is allowed one 100 square foot monument sign, not to exceed 16 feet in height. Properties that have more than one street access are allowed an additional 50 square foot monument sign. The CVS Pharmacy proposal would be required to meet this requirement of the Code. B. Gateway Sign As part of their project, the applicants have agreed to partner with the City on implementing a gateway sign. The applicant would construct the sign foundation, support structure (i.e. columns), and put in the landscaping shown on the landscaping plan. The City would provide the sign face structure, sign lighting, and would be responsible for future maintenance of the sign, lighting, and landscaping. While this partnership is contingent upon approval of the proposal, the City could not approve or deny the application due to this City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for August 3, 2011 P: IPlanning1Planning Cases12011111 -016 - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment (Pending)I08-03-11 - PC Report - Arden Plaza - PUD Amendment.docx Page 7of10