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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2013 11 Lisa Moe, StuartCo, indicated there will not be four-bedroom units within eStreet Flats. Councilmember Holden recalled that the property will be advertised through technological means and is surprised that the signs are now being requested. She stated she could support one banner sign, but does not feel two are necessary. Councilmember McClung agreed stating he could only support one sign given the size requested. Councilmember Holmes stated she does not object to the two signs at their proposed size. It is her opinion that the two signs are not abusing the sign ordinance and the signs complement the building nicely. Mayor Grant indicated that the Council wants this development to be successful. He stated he has concerns with the proposed signs but understands that they will be in place on a temporary basis. Councilmember Werner supports the two temporary signs. Councilmember Holden explained that she too wants the project to be successful, but only supports one sign based on the proposed size. She is frustrated that the signs are being requested after the Council was told the development would be advertised by other means. Councilmember McClung does not support the sign along Lexington Avenue. He agrees with the sign placement along County Road E. He indicated he could support two signs at this location so long as they do not exceed 216 square feet in size total. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 13-005 for a Sign Standard Adjustment at 1195 County Road E, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four conditions in the May 13, 2013 report to the City Council. Councilmember McClung requested an amendment reducing the approved signage to up to two signs not to exceed 216 square feet total. Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Holmes accepted this friendly amendment. Mayor Grant stated that he does not support the adjustment as he wants to be assured the signs are readable from both Lexington Avenue and County Road E. It is his opinion the signs have to be readable in order to be an effective marketing tool. AMENDMENT: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to amend the request reducing the approved signage to up to two signs not to exceed 216 feet total. The amendment failed (2-3) (Holmes, Werner, and Mayor Grant opposed).