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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –January 8, 20143 3.In Sign District 3, wall signage up to twenty (20) square feet and freestanding signage up to thirty-two (32) square feet is permitted. 4.For single occupant parcels, no more than one (1) permitted temporary sign shall be permitted at any given time. The area of the temporary signage shall not exceed one half of the permitted wall sign area. Displayed for a maximum of thirty (30) days. 5.Buildings with lease or vacant space may obtain one (1) temporary wall sign not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size. Displayed for a maximum of seven (7) days after the building is leased. 6.The applicant is proposing two (2) temporary wall signs to be located on the building. 7.The proposed temporary wall sign facing I-694 would measure six (6) feet by forty (40) feet, an area of 240 square feet. 8.The proposed temporary wall sign facing County Road F would measure six (6) feet by thirty (33) feet, an area of 198 square feet. 9.Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 10.The proposed signs would be displayed from the date the sign permit is issued to July 1, 2014. 11.Sign Code regulations on the permit length of temporary signage would limit the owner’s ability to effectively advertise the availability of apartment units in the building. 12.The signs would not be in direct view from residential properties. 13.The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the R- 4 Multiple Dwelling District. 14.Increasing the amount of temporary wall signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. City Planner Streff stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-023 for a Sign Standard Adjustment under the Site PlanReview process. Staff recommends the following six (6) conditions be included with the approval: 1.That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2.That the two temporary wall signs shall be removed by July 1, 2014. 3.That the temporary wall sign on the south elevation shall be no larger than 240 square feet. 4.That the temporary wall sign on the north elevation shall be no larger than 198 square feet. 5.That the applicant shall maintain the two signs in like new condition and repair and/or replace a banner if it is torn or deteriorates during the approved timeline. 6.That the applicant shall apply for a sign permit prior to the installation of the sign. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1.Recommend Approval with Conditions. 2.Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3.Recommend Denial 4.Table