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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –January 8, 20144 Chair Larson openedthe floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Bartels requested further information on the sign standard requirements. City Planner Streff discussed how and why the sign standards were created.He then reviewed the standards for SignDistrict 3in further detail with the Commission. Commissioner Bartel asked how the 40 foot sign would be installed onthe building and inquired what materials would be used to construct the sign. City Planner Streff deferred this question to the applicant. Commissioner Holewa asked when the sign would be removed. Ann Carl, SandCompanies,representative forArden Village, explained the signswould be taken down by July 1, 2014. Commissioner Bartel questioned how the banner signs would be constructed and installed onthe building. Ms. Carl indicated that the banners would be made of a heavy-duty vinyl and would be attached as recommended by the sign vendor. She believed the signs would be connected with hooks. She reviewed the previously approved temporary signs that were approved for E Street Flats, noting these signs were similar to the signs being requested this evening. Commissioner Hames thought the City’s Sign Code was put together hastilyand the Planning Commission was constantly revisiting this portion of the City Code. It was her opinion that the Sign Code should be revised. Commissioner Holewa agreed stating the Sign Code should be reviewed. Chair Larson indicated this was in the Planning Commission’s proposed work plan for 2014. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained the Planning Commission would be holding a work session meetingwith the City Councilin February to discuss the 2014 work plan. Commissioner Holewa welcomed Arden Village to Arden Hills. He was pleased with the renovations completed on the site. He wanted to see the City help this property and supported the proposed sign standard adjustment. CommissionerThompson agreed and appreciated staff’s recommendation. She requested the banner condition remain clean and that it be replaced if it becomes torn or weathered. Commissioner Bartel stated it was his opinion that approval of this request could set a precedent. However, this could be addressed through revisions to the Sign Code.