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signs include images and text that would identify the new use of the property as a residential apartment building and would provide directions on how to obtain information about the project. Each sign would measure 12 feet by 18 feet, an area of 216 square feet. One sign would be located on the east building wall facing Lexington Avenue. This building wall is approximately 2,400 square feet and the proposed sign would cover 9.0% of the total façade. The second sign would be located on the south building wall facing County Road E. This building wall is approximately 12,000 square feet and the proposed sign would cover 1.8% of the total façade. A professional sign company would install the signs. Stuart Companies would maintain the signs in like new condition and repair and/or replace a sign if it is torn or deteriorates during the approved timeline. Section 1250.02 of the Sign Code regulates the use of temporary on-premise signage. The property fronts Lexington Avenue and is south of I-694, therefore the Sign District 5 standards apply in this case. The Sign Code permits one temporary sign not exceeding 40 square feet in area. However, because the building currently has space for lease the property is allowed one additional temporary sign not exceeding 25 square feet in area. The applicant has asked to display the signs from the date the sign permit is issued to 30 days after the residential property receives the Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant expects to receive the Certificate of Occupancy no later than September 2013. The Sign Code permits the property to display a temporary sign for no more than 30 days per calendar year. A sign advertising available space for lease in a building can be displayed until seven days after the building is leased. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following twelve findings of fact for review: 1.The property is located in the B-2 Zoning District and Sign District 5. 2.The property is a conforming use in the B-2 Zoning District under the approved Planned Unit Development. 3.In Sign District 5, one temporary sign is permitted up to 40 square feet. The sign may be in place for up to 30 days per calendar year. 4.In Sign District 5, one temporary sign up to 25 square feet advertising available space in a building is permitted. The sign may be in place until seven days after the building is leased. 5.The proposed signs would be vinyl banners that would each measure 12 feet by 18 feet, or 216 square feet in size. 6.The proposed signs would be displayed from the date the sign permit is issued to 30 days after the residential property receive the Certificate of Occupancy. 7.Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 13, 2013 24 Page of