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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 20134 Community Development Intern Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1.The Walgreens building was approved by the City on July 13, 2009 as part of Phase One of the Arden Plaza Redevelopment Proposal in Planning Case 09-011. 2.The original Planned Unit Development was approved for 99 square feet of wall signage on the property. 3.An amendment to the PUD permit is required for additional wall signage. 4.The applicant is proposing 97.6 square feet of additional wall signage for the property. 5.The proposed PUD Amendment is in considerable conformance with the requirements of 6. Zoning Code. 7.Where the requested by the applicant due to site conditions unique to the property at 3585 Lexington Avenue North. 8.s regulation through a negotiated process with a developer. 9.The proposed signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. Community Development Intern Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-010 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3585 Lexington Avenue North. Staff recommends the following five conditions be included with the approval: 1.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.The 97.6 square feet of wall signage shall be divided between two wall signs measuring 40.2 square feet and 8.6 square feet to be located on the north building wall, and two wall signs measuring 40.2 square feet and 8.6 square feet to be located on the west building wall. 3.Wall signs shall be comprised of individual cut letters and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall they are attached to. 4.The applicant shall apply for a sign permit prior to installation of the signs. 5.plicant shall provide fully executed revised development agreements pertaining to the property at 3585 Lexington Avenue. Community Development Intern Bachler 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 Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments.