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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 7 <br /> Councilmember Werner indicated that, according to the City sign ordinance, the proposed signs <br /> were excessive. <br /> Mayor Grant stated this was the case, but that this development was a PUD and for that reason, <br /> was allowed some flexibility. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she could support the 920 square feet of wall signs for the <br /> building. <br /> Councilmember Holmes agreed stating her main concerns were with the monument sign. She <br /> was in favor of having the monument sign not exceed 20 feet. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned why the monument sign was not proposed to have 10 tenant panel <br /> signs. <br /> Community Development Intern Bachler commented that the applicant understands that one <br /> tenants may occupy two or more spaces within the proposed development. For this reason, the <br /> applicant proposed to have seven tenant panel signs on the monument sign. <br /> Councilmember Holden wanted to see the monument sign reduced in size by one-third. She <br /> would like to see the height of the sign brought down to 17 feet and each tenant panel sign be 14 <br /> square feet in area. <br /> Councilmember McClung supported the Planning Commission's recommendation. He was <br /> initially hesitant on the proposed size, but was now in agreement. He stated that the sign was set <br /> back from the roadway. He recommended the Council approve the sign height at 20 feet. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she could support this, except for the fact that the building would <br /> also have an excessive amount of wall signage. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if another monument sign would be added along Lexington Avenue during <br /> Phase 3 of the development. <br /> Community Development Intern Bachler indicated this-would likely be the case. <br /> Mayor Grant was not in favor of this development having two extremely large monument signs, <br /> and excessive wall signage within the development. <br /> AMENDMENT: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes <br /> seconded a motion to revise Condition 9 reducing the height of the <br /> monument sign to 20 feet with the maximum sign area being 120 <br /> square feet. <br /> Councilmember McClung explained the proposed monument sign would be setback <br /> approximately 60 feet from Lexington Avenue and the sign height being 20 feet would assist with <br /> visibility. He commented that the applicant could have an additional monument sign with the <br /> Phase 1 development along Red Fox Road and was only requesting one. He stated this <br />