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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 2013 3 Section 1260.01 of the Sign Code permits adjustments to sign height, number, type, lighting, area, and/or location through the site plan review process if criteria number 1 or 2 is met and the required criteria number 3 is met. In this case, criteria one and three are most applicable. The criteria are as follows: 1. There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; or, 2. The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site; and 3. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. 2. Purpose of the B-2 District According to Section 1320.04Subd. 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, the purpose of the B-2 District is as follows: 1. To be a place in which people can live, work and play. 2. To create a compact, architecturally diverse, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community with a distinct identity. 3. To provide a connected sidewalk system and places for people to gather and socialize. 4. To implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and sustainable value. 5. To group compatible retail and service business uses that tend to draw trade that is naturally interchangeable and promotes business prosperity. 6. To provide an adequate supply of business and professional service areas to meet the needs of residents. 7. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare and similar safety problems. 8. adopted by the City Council on October 27, 2008. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 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.