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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 2 “PolliNation Project” started by Land O’Lakes, which supports pollinator habitats across the country. Senior Planner Bachler reported the temporary sign would feature lettering that spells out “#PolliNation” and a graphic of wildflowers in the background. The dimensions of the sign would be 20 feet in width and 6 feet in height for an area of 120 square feet. The temporary sign would be placed directly on top of an existing 7-foot tall monument sign for an overall installation height of 13 feet. If approved, Land O’Lakes would like to have the sign in place from late July until the end of October 2016. Site Data Land Use Plan: I/O - Light Industrial and Office Existing Land Use: OFC – Office Zoning: I-1 – Limited Industrial District Current Lot Sizes: 47.37 Acres (2,063,577.7 square feet) Topography: Fairly Flat Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Sign Standard Adjustments. Senior Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The property at 4001 Lexington Avenue North is located in the I-1 Zoning District and Sign District 6. 2. In Sign District 6, one temporary freestanding sign is permitted up to 22.5 square feet in area and 12 feet in height. The sign may be in place for up to 30 days per calendar year. 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