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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2013 5 Community Development Intern Bachler indicated 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. 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. Community Development Intern Bachler stated while the above criteria are not directly referenced or required for PUD Amendment requests to add signage to a property, they do provide guidance for evaluating these types of applications. In this case, criteria one and three are most applicable. The PUD process itself permits the City to be flexible with signage standards depending on the needs and impact of a particular use. 3. Chapter 13 Zoning Code: 1325.05, Subd. 8 Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B2 and B3 Districts Community Development Intern Bachler explained Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code establishes design standards for the business districts of Arden Hills. The standards in this section are only applicable to the building or site components being developed or altered. In this case, the specific guidelines on signs are pertinent: 1. Business signs shall be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building and should be an integral part of the building. Signs shall be incorporated into the facades of the building rather than extending past the roof line and should not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the plane of the facades. Retail business wall signs shall be located in a position above the front window that is located consistently among stores. 2. All other provisions in Chapter 12, Sign Code, shall apply. The proposed signage in the plan meets the requirements contained in Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code. Community Development Intern Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 1. The property is located in the B-2 Zoning District and in Sign District 4. 2. The Planned Unit Development at 1201 County Road E was approved by the City on December 21, 2012 in Planning Case 12-019. The approved Planned Unit Development did not include a master sign plan for the property. 3. The applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD for a site-wide sign plan that includes monument, wall, and auxiliary signage.