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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 6, 2013 2 improve the overall appearance of the building while increasing their visibility to the traveling public. In order to address this concern, Gradient Financial is proposing to increase the amount of permitted wall signage by sixty-six (66) square feet for a total of one hundred and twenty-six (126) square feet. At this time the applicant is proposing one (1) wall sign that would measure approximately twenty-one (21) feet by six (6) feet, an area of one hundred and twenty-six (126) square feet. The proposed sign would be positioned on the northeast side of the building being primarily visible by traffic traveling north on Lexington Avenue. City Planner Streff stated the proposed non-illuminated wall sign would be designed with reverse channel letters constructed with aluminum and painted dark bronze. Fourteen (14) individual letters, each being two (2) feet in height, forming the name “Gradient Center” would be installed and individuallyfastened to the exterior of the building. In addition to the lettering stated above, a sign measuring six (6) feet wide by six (6) feet in height would create Gradient’s logo and would be installed adjacent to the text for “Gradient Center”. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: I/O – Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: Office Zoning: I-1 – Limited Industrial District Size: 5.17 acres Topography: Fairly Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the plan evaluation and the existing signage. City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1.The property is located in the I-1 Limited Industrial District. 2.The property is located in Sign District 6 3.In Sign District 6, wall signage up to sixty (60) square feet and freestanding signage up to forty-five (45) square feet is permitted. 4.Gradient Financial is proposing one (1) wall sign on the northeast corner of the building. 5.The proposed signs would measure approximately twenty-one (21) feet by six (6) feet, an area of 126 square feet. 6.The proposed sign would display the Gradient logo and the text for Gradient Center with non-illuminated reverse channel letters. 7.The proposed sign is made from high quality materials that will accent the existing building façade. 8.Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 9.The proposed sign at 126 square feet is proportionate to the size of the principle structure. 10.The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose I-1 Limited Industrial District. 11.Increasing the amount of wall signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole.