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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 6, 2016 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2016\PC 16-006 - Scherer Brothers Lumber Co. - Site Plan Review\Memos_Reports_16-006 Page 4 of 6 A Sign Standard Adjustment can be justified at this property as the amount of wall signage for a structure and property of this size can be increased in order for the signage to be reasonably visible from the interstate highway adjacent to the site. The proposed design and materials used to construct the sign are comparable to other signs that have been approved through the Sign Standard Adjustment process. The proposed non-illuminated wall sign will create uniform signage throughout the site with colors and style to the match the company’s corporate image. Allowing flexibility for a new wall sign to be installed at this property will not result in any inconsistencies with the purpose or intent of the zoning or sign district. Sign Standard Adjustments are allowed by a Site Plan Review and Council approval for properties located in the I-2 District. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed Sign Standard Adjustment at 4797 Highway 10 meets the criteria in the Sign Code to deviate from the sign regulations, and if the proposed increase in wall signage would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood and the community as a whole. Staff offers the following nine (9) findings for consideration: 1. That the property located at 4797 Highway 10 is located in the I-2 General Industrial District. 2. That the subject property is located in Sign District 7. 3. That Sign District 7 permits wall signage with a maximum sign copy area of forty-five (45) square feet. 4. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing 180 square foot wall sign along the frontage of Interstate 35W and replace it with an updated 165 square foot wall sign along the same frontage. 5. That the total wall signage on the property will be reduced from 205 square feet to 190 square feet. 6. That Section 1260.01 of the Sign Code permits deviations from the Sign Code with an approved Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment. 7. That the Sign Standard Adjustments will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose or intent of the I-2 General Industrial Districts. 8. That increasing the amount of wall signage would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole. 9. That site conditions require a sign adjustment for the proposed sign to be reasonably visible from the interstate highway adjacent to the site. Staff Recommendation