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