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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 11, 2018 8 Councilmember McClung agreed and noted staff’s proposal did not allow for enough flexibility. He stated he liked the idea of getting a larger easement to ensure the City had enough room for an adequate gateway sign. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City could move closer to the intersection in order to have a 20’ x 20’ square. City Planner Bachler stated staff had shown the possible easement area on private property and not within the County right-of-way. He explained the County may support the installation of landscaping within their right-of-way, but he assumed the County would not want the sign within the right-of-way. Councilmember Holden commented she supported a 200 square foot gateway sign with rock. She noted this was a low maintenance option for this corner. She asked if a gateway sign at this corner would decrease visibility. City Planner Bachler anticipated that a gateway sign would decrease visibility of the building from the corner. Councilmember Scott questioned if easements would be needed from the applicant and the County in order to install a gateway sign. City Planner Bachler stated the proposed easement was entirely on Primrose property and did not go into the County right-of-way. He noted the City would need consent from Xcel Energy in order to acquire a gateway sign easement at this corner. Councilmember Holden commented on the visibility of the gateway sign. She stated she had hoped the gateway sign would be parallel with Lexington Avenue. She feared that the proposed angle of the sign would make it visible from only one direction. City Planner Bachler stated by having the sign at an angle the visibility would be maximized. He reported the sign would be visible to traffic driving along County Road F and Lexington Avenue. Mayor Grant indicated it would be more important for the City Council to ensure they have enough space for the gateway sign noting the Council could then work with staff on the proper angle and height of the sign at a future meeting. Councilmember McClung asked if the next step for this would be to direct staff to negotiate an easement with the applicant that was 27’ x 27’ at the corner of County Road F and Lexington Avenue. City Planner Bachler stated this was correct noting the City would also need to receive consent from Xcel Energy and that this should be included in any condition. Further discussion ensued regarding the amount of right-of-way available to the City.