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Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-014 at their September 4, 2013, regular meeting. This meeting also included a public hearing. Draft minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment C. The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact: 1.The property is located in the B-3 Zoning District and in Sign District 5. 2.The Planned Unit Development at 3833 Lexington Avenue was approved by the City on July 8, 2013 in Planning Case 13-003. The approved Planned Unit Development did not include a sign plan for the property. 3.The applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD for a sign plan that includes a monument sign and wall signage. 4.The City has adopted special design standards for the B-3 Zoning District, which include provisions on signage. 5.The proposed PUD Amendment is in considerable conformance with the requirements of . 6.The proposed PUD Amendment is in Zoning Code. 7. requested by the applicant due to the site conditions unique to the property at 3833 Lexington Avenue. 8.The PUD Amendment approval process allows for flexibilit regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 9.The signage plan would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole and it is consistent with the size and orientation of the property on which the signs would be located. Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-014 and recommends approval (5-1) of an amendment to the Final PUD for Phase 1 of the Lexington Station redevelopment plan at 3833 Lexington Avenue, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans as presented in the September 30, 2013, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following eleven (11) conditions: 1.The signage 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.The retail bay at the northern end of the Phase I building shall be permitted no more than 140 square feet of wall signage. The total wall signage shall be divided between 40 square feet on the west façade, 60 square feet on the north façade, and 40 square feet on the east façade. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 30, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-014 - Lexington Station PUD Signage Amendment\CC Packet_(9-30- 13)_13-014 Page 4 of 6