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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –September 4, 20134 If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this variance, Staff recommends the following ten (10) conditions: 1.That the dynamic display portion of the sign shall not exceed 15.50 square feet. 2.That the dynamic display shall only display the cost of petroleum products. 3.That the dynamic display shall remain static other than to change the price of the one (1) petroleum product that is being sold. 4.That the dynamic display shall not display the price of multiple petroleum products during the course of any 24 hour period. 5.That no part of the sign including the dynamic display portion shall rotate, move, flash, blink, project, or be animated in any way. The display shall not incorporate rotating panels or technology that allows the sign face to present a series of images or displays. 6.That the total sign copy area of the sign shall not be increased or expanded. 7.That advertising not related to the business located at 1306 County Road E shall be strictly prohibited. 8.That the brightness of the dynamic display shall not distract automobile traffic. That the City may require the applicant to adjust the brightness of the sign if the City determines that the sign is distracting drivers. 9.That the intensity or brightness setting on the sign shall be adjusted during daylight and evening hours so that traffic is not distracted. 10.That a sign permit and electrical permit shall be obtained prior to theinstallation 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 Chair Larson openedthe floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Zimmerman did not object to the sign variance request as the applicant was trying to update his sign technology and which would be more efficient. Theodore Brausen, 1306 County Road E, stated the proposed request would update his sign with LED lights and the full Shell package. He indicated the new sign would fit into the property nicely. Commissioner Hames asked if the flags would be coming down with the new sign. Mr. Brausen commented the flags would be coming down, noting they were erected to draw traffic into the site over the summer. Commissioner Thompson appreciated that Shell has stayed in compliance with City Code on their existing sign and supported the variance request.