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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 9, 2018 4 [Type text] Chair Thompson commented the new conditions would state the property owner will work with the City to utilize the existing sign while continuing to meet City sign requirements. She stated her goal would be to make the sign more attractive. City Planner Bachler indicated staff’s preference would be to have a monument sign installed versus reconditioning the existing sign. He suggested the condition state the applicant will work with staff on any plans to modify the existing pole sign so that all plans are in conformance with the sign code. He noted a sign permit application would have to be submitted to City staff. Chair Thompson recommended Condition 5 remain be amended to remove the words free- standing monument sign that Condition 6 also be amended per staff direction. City Planner Bachler supported this recommendation and suggested Condition 6 read: A sign permit shall be required for renovation of the existing free-standing sign and for any wall signage. The existing pylon sign will remain in place so long as any modifications are in conformance with the City’s sign code requirements. Chair Thompson commented a sign permit would still be required for all other signage on the property. Commissioner Lambeth stated he would like the Commission to consider minimizing the requirements and conditions for this request. He noted the existing sign was already in place, it was too high and was non-conforming. He encouraged the Commission to restrain piling on additional conditions that were not necessary for this case. Chair Thompson recommended the applicant have sign renderings available prior to this item being reviewed by the City Council. Commissioner Jones stated he would rather leave the pylon sign in place versus having a monument sign. He feared that the monument sign would block sight lines for those traveling on Lexington Avenue. Chair Thompson moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 18-010 for a Site Plan Review at 4061 Lexington Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the ten (10) revised conditions in the May 9, 2018, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).