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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION February 5, 201410 6. The applicant is proposing six (6) identical freestanding signs for the six (6) properties owned by Transwestern that are located along Dunlap Street North and Grey Fox Road. 7. As proposed, each sign would have thirty-two (32) square feet of sign copy area and an overall sign area of sixty-three (63) square feet. As indicated by the applicant each sign would be seven (7) feet ten (10) inches in height by eight (8) feet wide, with a depth of approximately ten (10) inches. 8. The proposed signs would be located at least five (5) feet from any property line and will not be located within the clear vision area. 9. Section 1260.01 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 10. The sign standard adjustments will not result in signs that are inconsistent with the purpose or intent of the B-3 or B-4 Zoning Districts. 11. Increasing the amount of freestanding signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. City Planner Streff explained that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 14-006 for a Sign Standard Adjustment under the Site Plan Review 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 one (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted at each of the following properties: 3725, 3728, 3750, 3757 and 3768 Dunlap Street North, and 1230 Grey Fox Road. 3. That each freestanding sign shall not exceed the sign copy area of thirty-two (32) square feet and a total sign area of sixty-three (63) square feet. 4. That the signs shall be located to preserve the clear vision area. 5. That a property owner identification sign may be located on the base of each sign but shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size. The text 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 Vice Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Bartel asked if the Arden Hills Sign Ordinance should be revised or if it was in alignment with neighboring communities.