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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 27, 2017 7 <br /> <br />from the adjacent roadways and discussed the importance of having proper signage. She noted the <br />loss of the 16-foot pylon sign has been felt by the current tenants. She encouraged the Council to <br />support the tenants request for signage. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the sight lines surrounding the building. <br /> <br />Greta Dvorak, Dunn Brothers franchisee, stated she was eager to see a sign on the southern <br />façade in order to draw patrons within Arden Plaza to her establishment. She would like this <br />coffee shop to be visible to those visiting the Tavern Grill and Anytime Fitness. She had <br />confidence that she would draw more people to her business with this sign. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated personally she liked big signs as they assisted in wayfinding. She <br />questioned however, if the south façade sign would be visible from Lexington Avenue. She <br />feared the Tavern Grill would be cutting off the sign lines from Lexington Avenue and if this were <br />the case, the sign size could be reduced. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed with this assessment. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />approve Planning Case 17-024 for a PUD Amendment at 1160 County Road E <br />West, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the <br />seven (7) conditions in the November 27, 2017, Report to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested Condition 8 be added for approval requiring the applicant to <br />work with the City to widen and modify the design of the access point at the southwest corner of <br />the property to improve ingress to the site. <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />create Condition 8 requiring the applicant to work with the City to <br />widen and modify the design of the access point at the southwest <br />corner of the property to improve ingress to the site. The amendment <br />carried (4-0). <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested Condition 9 be added requiring the applicant to install <br />signage (a stop sign or yield sign) at the southwest corner of the site with the new curbing. <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />create Condition 9 requiring the applicant to place signage (stop sign <br />or yield sign) at the southwest corner of the site with the new curbing. <br />The amendment carried (4-0). <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested Condition 10 be added requiring the tenant to turn off all <br />lighting for wall signs from 30 minutes after close of business to 30 minutes prior to the business <br />opening. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reported this would be the same stipulation required of other businesses in the <br />community.