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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 5, 20136 The proposed signage in the plan meets the requirements contained in Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code. Community Development Intern Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 1. The property is located in the B-2 Zoning District and in Sign District 4. 2. The Planned Unit Development at 1201 County Road E was approved by the City on December 21, 2012 in Planning Case 12-019. The approved Planned Unit Development did not include a master sign plan for the property. 3. The applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD for a site-wide sign plan that includes monument, wall, and auxiliary signage. 4. The City has adopted the Guiding Plan for the B2 District that includes design principals and standards for signage in the area. 5. The proposed PUD Amendment is in substantial conformance with the requirements of 6. Zoning Code. 7. Where the plan is not i requested by the applicant due to the site conditions and land use mix unique to the property at 1201 County Road E. 8. The PUD Amendment approval process allows for flexibility within the Cit regulations through a negotiated process with a developer. 9. The signage plan would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole because they are consistent with the size and layout of the property on which they would be located. Community Development Intern Bachler recommended approval of Planning Case 13-009 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 1201 County Road E. Staff recommends the following five conditions be included with the approval: 1. The master sign plan 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. 2. Freestanding signs shall be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock-faced block in a color similar to or complementary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at least one-half way up the sides of the sign face. 3. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property line and shall not project over the property line. 4. Wall signs shall be comprised of individual cut, back-lit letters and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall they are attached to. 5. In the event that the property at 1201 County Road E is subdivided to create a new parcel abutting Lexington Avenue and County Road E, the new corner parcel will be permitted only one freestanding sign and this sign shall be located on Lexington Avenue. Signage