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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2018 12 <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler reported he had provided the site plan to the Fire Marshall and noted staff <br />had not received any comments or concerns to date. He reported the plans would be further <br />reviewed by staff and the Lake Johanna Fire Department when the applicant applies for a <br />building permit. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant invited the applicant to come forward. <br /> <br />Josh McKinney, Sambatek, reported he would be more than willing to work with staff to ensure <br />that the site had proper fire access. He addressed the sign question noting the applicant had done <br />some market research and would prefer to have Shoreview on the sign versus Arden Hills for <br />name recognition purposes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she was disturbed by the fact the sign would be labeled <br />Shoreview and not Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented the City could not require the applicant to place specific words on <br />their sign, but he agreed this was an unfortunate situation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott indicated the City operates one of its voting precincts in Shoreview. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated it was not out of the ordinary for businesses to have a name for <br />recognition purposes. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained the sign was insulting to the City of Arden Hills and <br />reported he may now support a gateway sign at this corner. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the City could ask for an easement for a gateway sign. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik reported the City could ask for an easement for a gateway sign. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant anticipated Boston Scientific and Land O’Lakes would support a gateway sign at <br />this corner. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to approve Planning Case 18-010 for a Site Plan Review at 4061 <br />Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the submitted <br />plans, as amended by the ten (10) conditions in the May 29, 2018 Report to <br />the City Council. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed signage for Primrose School of Shoreview. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned if the Primrose School property had right-of-way available for a <br />gateway sign. <br />