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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 24, 2014 15 7. As proposed, each sign would have thirty-two (32) square feet of sign copy area and an overall sign area of sixty-three (63) square feet. As indicated by the applicant each sign would be seven (7) feet ten (10) inches in height by eight (8) feet wide, with a depth of approximately ten(10) inches. 8. The proposed signs would be located at least five (5) feet from any property line and will not be located within the clear vision area. 9. Section 1260.01 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 10. The sign standard adjustments will not result in signs that are inconsistent with the purpose or intent of the B-3 or B-4 Zoning Districts. 11. Increasing the amount of freestanding signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case #14- 006 and unanimously recommends approval of the Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment at 3725, 3728, 3750, 3757 and 3768 Dunlap Street North, and 1230 Grey Fox Road, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as presented in the February 24, 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 one (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted at each of the following properties: 3725, 3728, 3750, 3757 and 3768 Dunlap Street North, and 1230 Grey Fox Road. 3. That each freestanding sign shall not exceed the sign copy area of thirty-two (32) square feet and a total sign area of sixty-three (63) square feet. 4. That the signs shall be located to preserve the clear vision area. 5. That a property owner identification sign may be located on the base of each sign but shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size. The text shall be limited to "Leased and Managed by: Transwestern". 6. That the applicant shall apply for a sign permit prior to the installation of the sign. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 14-006 for a Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment that would allow for a deviation from the Sign Code at 3725, 3728, 3750, 3757 and 3768 Dunlap Street North, and 1230 Grey Fox Road, to increase the amount of freestanding signage at the properties, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the six (6) conditions in the February 24,2014, report to the City Council. Mayor Grant supported the proposed sign standard adjustment as it would create uniformity with the signs in this area. Councilmember Holden agreed.