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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 2 3. The proposed sign would measure 20 feet in width and 6 feet in height for an area of 120 square feet. The temporary sign would be installed on top of an existing 7-foot tall monument sign for an overall sign height of 13 feet. 4. The proposed sign would be displayed from late July until then end of October 2016, or approximately 90 days. 5. Section 1260 of the Sign Code permits deviation from the Sign Code through the Site Plan Review process. 6. Due to the location of the sign installation, adjustments are needed for the proposed sign to be reasonably visible from Interstate 694. 7. The Sign Code regulations on the permit length of temporary signage would limit the applicant’s ability to effectively promote their campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of pollinators to the economy, food security, and environmental health. 8. The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the I- 1 Zoning District. 9. The sign would not be visible from any residential properties. 10. The sign would not have a negative impact on adjacent properties or the City as a whole because it is consistent with the architecture and design of the Land O’Lakes corporate campus. Senior Planner Bachler stated that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-018 for a Sign Standard Adjustment under the Site Plan Review process for the proposed temporary freestanding sign at 4001 Lexington Avenue North. Staff recommends the following five conditions be included with the approval: 1. 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. The temporary freestanding sign shall not exceed 120 square feet in area and the overall height of the sign installation shall not exceed 13 feet. 3. The applicant shall apply for a Sign Permit prior to the installation of the temporary freestanding sign. 4. The temporary freestanding sign shall be removed by November 1, 2016. 5. The applicant shall maintain the sign in like new condition and repair the sign if it deteriorates during the approved timeline. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Bartel asked what building materials would be used for the proposed sign.