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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –January 8, 20142 City Planner Streff indicated that Arden Village has expressed concerns about the visibility of their building for leasing purposes. The applicant has stated that the amount of temporary wall signage allowed by the Code for Sign District 3 is not proportionately adequate for a structure of its size or location. By increasing the amount of temporary wall signage the applicant is hoping to improve their ability to fully lease the building by enhancing their visibility to the traveling public. In order to address this concern, Arden Village is proposing to increase the amount of temporary wall signage. Two (2) temporary wall signs are being proposed for the building. The applicant is proposing a sign that measures six (6) feet by forty (40) feet, an area of 240 square feet, on the south elevation adjacent to I-694 and Highway 10. The second sign is being proposed on the north elevation along County Road F West, at a size of six (6) feet by thirty-three (33) feet, an area of 198 square feet. The combined area of the two (2) signs would be 438 square feet. A professional sign company would design and install the signs on the property. Arden Village would be responsible for the maintenance of these signs to ensure a like new condition at all times. If a sign is torn or deteriorates it will be repaired and/or replaced. Section 1250.02 of the Sign Ordinance regulates the use of temporary on-premise signs. The property is zoned R-4 Multiple Dwelling District, therefore, standards for Sign District 3 apply in this case. The Ordinance permits the property to have no more than one (1) temporary sign not to exceed 10 square feet in area. However, because the building currently has space for lease the property is allowed one (1) additional temporary sign not to exceed 25 square feet in area. City Planner Streff stated that the applicant has indicated that they would like to display the temporary wall signage from the date the sign permit is issued to July 1, 2014. Under the Sign Ordinance, the property is allowed to display a permitted temporary sign for no more than thirty (30) days per calendar year. A sign advertising available space for lease in a building can be displayed until seven (7) days after the building is leased. The applicant has provided a narrative explaining their request andelevations of the building depicting the proposed signage. Site Data Future Land Use Plan:High Density Residential Existing Land Use:Multiple Family Zoning:R-4 Multiple Dwelling District Current Lot Sizes:2.26 acres Topography:Fairly Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Site Plan Review. City Planner Streff explained the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed Sign Standard Adjustment at 1290 County Road F West meets the criteria in the Sign Code to deviate from the sign regulations and if the proposed increase in temporary wall signage would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood and the communityas a whole. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: 1.The property is located in the R-4 Multiple Dwelling District. 2.The property is located in Sign District 3.