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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 5 western facade facing the interior of the development and the eastern facade facing Lexington Avenue. Community Development Intern Bachler stated that small blade signs are also proposed to be located between retail bays on the western side of the building. These signs would measure four (4) square feet in area and would hang from a rod extending approximately three feet from the building wall. A total of seven blade signs are proposed. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Commercial Existing Land Use: Vacant Zoning: B-3: Service Business District Current Lot Sizes: 1.34 Acres Topography: Level Community Development Intern Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation along with portions of City Code Chapters 12 and 13. Community Development Intern Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 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 the City's Sign Code. 6. The proposed PUD Amendment is in conformance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Code. 7. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City's Sign Code, flexibility has been 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 flexibility within the City's 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. Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the Planning Commission discussed this item at their September 4, 2013, meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 13-014 for an amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for Phase I of Lexington Station at 3833 Lexington Avenue, as amended by the following eleven (11) conditions: