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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 20144 City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Site Plan Review. City Planner Streff explained the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed Sign Standard Adjustment at 1290 County Road F West meets the criteria in the Sign Code to deviate from the sign regulations and if the proposed increase in temporary wall signage would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood and the community as a whole. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: 1. The property is located in the R-4 Multiple Dwelling District. 2. The property is located in Sign District 3. 3. In Sign District 3, wall signage up to twenty (20) square feet and freestanding signage up to thirty-two (32) square feet is permitted. 4. For single occupant parcels, no more than one (1) permitted temporary sign shall be permitted at any given time. The area of the temporary signage shall not exceed one half of the permitted wall sign area. Displayed for a maximum of thirty (30) days. 5. Buildings with lease or vacant space may obtain one (1) temporary wall sign not to exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size. Displayed for a maximum of seven (7) days after the building is leased. 6. The applicant is proposing two (2) temporary wall signs to be located on the building. 7. The proposed temporary wall sign facing I-694 would measure six (6) feet by forty (40) feet, an area of 240 square feet. 8. The proposed temporary wall sign facing County Road F would measure six (6) feet by thirty (33) feet, an area of 198 square feet. 9. Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 10. The proposed signs would be displayed from the date the sign permit is issued to July 1, 2014. 11. ability to effectively advertise the availability of apartment units in the building. 12. The signs would not be in direct view from residential properties. 13. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the R- 4 Multiple Dwelling District. 14. Increasing the amount of temporary wall signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. City Planner Streff stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 13-023 for a Sign Standard Adjustment under the Site Plan Review process. Staff recommends the following six (6) 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 the two temporary wall signs shall be removed by July 1, 2014. 3. That the temporary wall sign on the south elevation shall be no larger than 240 square feet.