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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 26, 2015 5 <br /> Associate Planner Bachler stated that the nighttime requirement of 350 nits or less <br /> recommended by the Planning Commission was based on standards adopted by the City of <br /> Bloomington, Minnesota. Bloomington requires that unshielded decorative lighting on sites which <br /> are visible and within 500 feet of residential properties maintain a reading of no more than 350 <br /> nits during nighttime hours. This also corresponds with the recommendation of the Outdoor <br /> Advertising Association of America (OAAA), which has determined 300-350 nits to be <br /> acceptable for nighttime brightness. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler reported that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 15- <br /> 008 at their regular meeting on May 6, 2015. The Planning Commission offers the following <br /> Findings of Fact for consideration: <br /> 1. The applicant has requested approval of a PUD Amendment for the property at 1920 West <br /> Highway 96. <br /> 2. A Master PUD was approved for 1920 West Highway 96 in Planning Case#05-013. <br /> 3. The applicant has requested an amendment to the PUD to install a single tube of LED <br /> illuminated architectural accents at the roofline of the canopy and building on the property. <br /> 4. The amendment would update the building and canopy elevations for the approved PUD. <br /> 5. Section 1240.02, Subd. 3 of the Sign Code does not permit service station canopies to be <br /> illuminated other than by lighting associated with approved signage. <br /> 6. The LED light fixtures would be contained within a plastic tube designed to dim and <br /> diffuse the lighting and would not further illuminate the canopy. <br /> 7. Section 1325.05, Subd. 3 of the Zoning Code states that direct glare shall not be directed at <br /> adjoining lots or public streets. <br /> 8. The plastic tube containing the LED light fixtures would dim and diffuse the light and <br /> reduce the overall intensity of the illumination. <br /> 9. The accent lighting would not result in visual discomfort or reduced visibility. <br /> 10. The proposed accent lighting would be in conformance with the requirements regarding <br /> exterior lighting within Section 1320.13 and Section 1325.05, Subd. 3 of the Zoning Code. <br /> 11. The proposal will not impact existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions. <br /> 12. The proposal will not affect noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid <br /> and solid waste on the property. <br /> 13. The proposal is not expected to create glare visible from adjoining public streets and <br /> residential areas to the east and north of the property. <br /> 14. The proposal will not affect drainage on the property. <br /> 15. The proposal will not affect the population density on the property. <br /> 16. The proposal is unlikely to significantly affect land values on the subject property or on <br /> neighboring properties. <br /> 17. The park dedication requirement does not apply in this case. <br /> 18. The proposal is in conformance with the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Associate Planner Bachler stated that the Planning Commission unanimously recommends <br /> approval (5-0) of Planning Case 15-008 for a PUD Amendment at 1920 West Highway 96, based <br /> on the Findings of Fact and the submitted plans in the May 26, 2015, Report to the City Council, <br /> as amended by the following four conditions: <br />