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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 3, 2022 3 Commissioner Blilie questioned if the building number would be visible from Gateway Boulevard. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the applicants would comply with the Sign District 6 regulations for the free standing sign and noted the applicants have stated an intention of having a monument sign along Gateway Boulevard. She indicated the City also required the building to have address identification for emergency services. Commissioner Jefferys inquired what the rationale was for the original sign placement. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the original sign plan was compliant with the sign district standards with one sign per elevation of the building. She commented further on the sign requirements per City Code. Vice Chair Wicklund opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Vice Chair Wicklund invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Vice Chair Wicklund closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Vice Chair Wicklund invited the applicant to come forward at this time. Kevin Weiss, Delkor Systems, commented on the proposed sign placement. He thanked staff for providing the Commission with a detailed staff report and noted he was available for further comments or questions. Commissioner Mitchell asked how long the leases would be for the tenants in this building. Mr. Weiss reported the leases would be for five to seven years. Patrick Gerst, CPC, reported their lease would be for 12 years. Commissioner Weber questioned if there would be signs directing visitors to the front of the building, if the wall signs were located on the rear elevation. Mr. Weiss stated signage would be posted to direct traffic and visitors through the site. Commissioner Weber inquired if CPC would be occupying the space that was proposed for a third tenant. Mr. Gerst explained CPC would be occupying two-thirds of the space. Commissioner Collins stated he supported the request along with the proposed sign placement. Commissioner Weber agreed.