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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION November 6, 20133 City Planner Streff stated based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-018 for a Sign Standard Adjustment under the Site Plan Review process. Staff recommends the following four (4) 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) wall sign up to 126 square feet in size shall be permitted. No additional wall signage shall be allowed. 3.That the wall sign shall be comprised of individual cut letters and shall not extend more than twelve (12) inches from the wall they are attached to. 4.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. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Chuck Lucius, Gradient Financial building owner, explained the County was widening Lexington Avenue and County Road F. He discussed how these improvements would impact his property. He explained that the two existing freestanding signs would need to be relocated. Commissioner Thompson questioned where the address numbers for this building would be located. Mr. Lucius pointed out the location of the address numbers for the building. Commissioner Hames commented she drove through the property and approved of the modern design and proposed sign improvements. She recommended the sign code be reviewed by the Commission. Commissioner Zimmerman agreed the building exterior had been enhanced and approved of the proposed sign. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 13-018 for a Sign Standard Adjustment at 4105 Lexington Avenue North based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four (4) conditions in the November 6, 2013, report to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Thompson supported the proposed sign design and size given the location of the building with respect to Lexington Avenue and County Road F. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).