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The proposed non-illuminated wall sign would be designed with individual reverse channel <br />letters constructed with aluminum and painted dark bronze.The use of high quality materials for <br />the proposed sign will enhancethe appearance ofthe building. <br />Allowing signage flexibility at this property will not result in any inconsistencies with the <br />purpose or intent of the Zoning or Sign Code. Sign Standard Adjustments are allowed by a Site <br />Plan Review and Council approval for properties located within the I-1 Limited Industrial <br />Districts. <br />2. Existing Signage <br />Wall Signage <br />At this time the structure has no existing wall signage on its façade.The previous Arden Woods <br />sign was removed whenthe façade on the building was being updatedearlier this year.The <br />applicant indicated that the lettering on the original sign that was removed from the building was <br />similar to the proposed signage in terms of the height of each letter. <br />Freestanding Signage <br />There is one (1) existing freestanding signon the property. A multi-tenant freestanding sign that <br />iseight (8)feet four (4) inches in height by ten (10) feetwide with an overall height of twelve <br />(12) feet ten (10) inches islocated at the corner of Lexington Avenue and County Road F. <br />Auxiliary Signage <br />There is one (1) freestanding entrance sign located along County Road F that is two (2) feet in <br />height by three (3) feetwidewith total height of three (3) feet seven (7) inches. <br />Findings of Fact <br />The Planning Commission reviewed thisapplication at their November 6, 2013, meeting and <br />have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: <br />1.The property is located in theI-1Limited Industrial District. <br />2.The property is located in Sign District 6. <br />3.In Sign District 6,wall signage up to sixty (60) square feet and freestandingsignage up to <br />forty-five (45) square feet is permitted. <br />4.Gradient Financial is proposing one (1) wall sign on the northeast corner of the building. <br />5.The proposed signs would measure approximately twenty-one (21)feet by six (6) feet, an <br />area of 126 square feet. <br />6.The proposed sign would display the Gradient logo and the text for Gradient Centerwith <br />non-illuminated reverse channel letters. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting for November 25, 2013 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-018 -Gradient Financial -Signage Site Plan Review\Memos_Reports_13-018 <br />35 <br />Page of <br />