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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2016 2 trusses, custom millwork, and specialty wood products. As stated within the project narrative the Vice President of the company has expressed their commitment to effectively maintain and improve their property in Arden Hills. In order to fulfill this commitment the applicant is requesting to replace the ageing wall signage along the western façade/Interstate 35W side of the accessory building at the northwest corner of the property. City Planner Streff explained that in this case, a Sign Standard Adjustment is being requested by Scherer Brothers Lumber Company for the replacement of the wall sign along the western façade of the accessory building. This property is located in the I-2 General Industrial District and generally located north of Highway 96, south of County Road H, east of Interstate 35W, and west of US Highway 10. City Planner Streff indicated that the proposed request includes the replacement of the existing 180 square foot “Scherer Bros. Lumber Company” sign with a new 165 square foot Scherer Brothers logo and letter set. As proposed, the new non-illuminated sign would be approximately 15 square feet smaller than the existing signage and would be positioned in the same general area along the western façade of accessory building. The property owner has indicated that the updated signage would provide a uniform look to complement the other signage on the property, create better visibility for the business and the products and services they provide to the community, and enhance the visual aesthetic to the traveling public. Site Data Land Use Plan: MB – Mixed Business Existing Land Use: COM – Commercial Zoning: I-2 – General Industrial District Current Lot Sizes: 5.74 Acres Topography: Fairly Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Sign Evaluation and the Plan Evaluation. City Planner Streff explained that 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.