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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 10, 20135 Chair Larson commented the applicant was requesting double the amount of allowable signage, however, the elevations of the building do show a need for the proposed signage. He indicated the orientation of the building away from the street was also causing the need for additional signage. Commissioner Holewa questioned why the monument sign was being used to advertise the use of the property instead of a wall signage on the north building wall. Dustin Cressen, Walgreens Manager, stated the original intention was to provide branding signs, but after receiving several customer complaints a day, he was now requesting additional signage to assist with advertising the use of the property. Commissioner Stodola asked if the proposed signs could be more diverse. Mr. Cressen commented it would be his preference to have all four signs uniform in design. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Commissioner Thompson supported the uniformity of the proposed signage. She commented the additional signage would invite people in to Walgreens in a more pleasing manner. She sign size. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 13-010 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3585 Lexington Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five conditions in the July 10, 2013, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). REPORTS A.TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher reported several buildings on the TCAAP site have already been demolished. All buildings, with the exception of Building 502, will be demolished prior to the end of this year. Carl Bolander & Sons will recycle the majority of the construction debris. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated City and County staff have been meeting regularly with interested brokers and developers to provide information on the project timeline and master planning process. Initial developer feedback has been very positive regarding the and the collaboration between the City and County.