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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL –JANUARY 27, 20143 11.Sign Code regulations on the permit length of temporary signage would limit the owner’s 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 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 January27, 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 largerthan 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 Occupancywould be issued sometime this spring. Megan Carr , Arden Village, LLC, 366 South Tenth Avenue in Waite Park, discussed the construction timeline and anticipated that a Certificate of Occupancy would be applied for sometime in April. Mayor Grant asked if any leases had been signed. Ms. Carr commented that marketing efforts were beginning and explained that the requested signs would greatly assist with these efforts. Mayor Grant asked if the signage could be taken down if the building were to lease quickly. Ms. Carr stated that this was requested by the Planning Commission as well and that the Sand Companywould be willing to take the signage down if the building filled quickly. Mayor Grant was pleased with the proposed market rental rates.