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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2016 3 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. 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 District. 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. City Planner Streff stated that based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-006 for a Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment. Staff recommends the following four (4) conditions be included with the approval: 1. That 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. That the total wall signage on the building shall not exceed 190 square feet. 3. That the existing 180 square foot wall sign along Interstate 35W shall be removed. 4. That the applicant shall apply for a sign permit prior to the installation of the new sign.