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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 2013 13 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 that while the above criteria is not directly referenced or required for PUD Amendment requests to add signage to a property, it does 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. Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the Planning Commission met and discussed this item on June 5, 2013, and recommended approval of Planning Case 13-009 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1201 County Road E. Staff recommends the following five conditions be included with the approval: 1. The master sign plan shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. Freestanding signs shall be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock-faced block in a color similar to or complimentary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at least one-half way up the sides of the sign face. 3. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property line and shall not project over the property line. 4. Wall signs shall be comprised of individual cut, back-lit letters and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall they are attached to. 5. In the event that the property at 1201 County Road E is subdivided to create a new parcel abutting Lexington Avenue and County Road E, the new corner parcel will be permitted only one freestanding sign and this sign shall be located on Lexington Avenue. Councilmember McClung asked why City Code would allow for two freestanding monument signs. Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the City Code allows for two monument signs for properties that front more than one public street; however they should be located on two separate roadways. The applicant was proposing to place both monument signs on County Road E. He added that the property owner was contemplating subdividing the property, and once this was complete, an additional monument sign could be added. Councilmember Holden commented that the monument sign size measures the signage alone and does not include the monument base. Community Development Intern Bachler stated that this was the case.