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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 20148 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 West 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. Sign Code regulations on the permit length of temporary signage would limit 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 reported that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case #13-023 and unanimously recommends approval of the Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment at 1290 County Road F West, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as presented in the January 27, 2014, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following six (6) conditions: 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. 4. That the temporary wall-sign on the north elevation shall be no larger than 198 square feet. 5. That the applicant shall maintain the two signs in like new condition and repair and/or replace a banner if it is torn or deteriorates during the approved timeline. 6. That the applicant shall apply for a sign permit prior to the installation of the sign. Councilmember Holden asked when the applicant would receive a Certificate of Occupancy. City Planner Streff anticipated the Certificate of Occupancy would be issued sometime this spring.