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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 25, 2016 12 could support the larger sign as this would improve visibility of the site from Lexington Avenue. He commented on the importance of gaining a high quality tenant for this space. Councilmember Holden asked if sign height included the base of the monument sign. Senior Planner Bachler reported that this was the case. Mayor Grant questioned if the sign would sit in a valley from the general view of the roadway. Senior Planner Bachler indicated that there was a slight grade change from the roadway to the proposed monument sign location. Councilmember Holden estimated the grade change to be two feet. Councilmember Holmes understood that the applicant wanted the monument sign on the east side of the property for visibility reasons. She asked if the applicant would support moving the sign to the entrance. Mr. Commers supported the sign remaining at the east corner of the property. However, after speaking with local real estate brokers, he would rather have a 13-foot monument sign and explained that he would be willing to move the sign. Councilmember Holden suggested that the sign be located in the middle of the property versus to one end or the other. Mr. Commers indicated that the original monument sign location was proposed based on view- shed with respect to the existing trees on the property. Councilmember Wicklund inquired how the sign height would be measured on a sloping hill. Senior Planner Bachler stated that he believed the City would measure the height based on the lowest elevation point to the highest point of the sign. Councilmember Wicklund recommended that the sign be moved to the alternative location and that the sign height be measured from the tallest point on the sloping hill. AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT: Councilmember Wicklund moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to amend the amendment requiring the monument sign to be moved to the alternative location and that the sign height be measured from the tallest point on the sloping hill. Councilmember Holden did not support the amendment. She believed it would be difficult for staff to properly measure the height of the sign on the slope.