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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 3, 2022 2 Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review approvals from October 12, 2020, for the Subject Property did not include signage. It was stated in the approvals that a separate sign permit would be required for all proposed signage and that all proposed signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 6. In July of 2021, it was determined that Sign District 6 would allow for a single wall sign for each tenant under 60 square feet on each of the corresponding tenant building elevations. The applicant is proposing additional signage on the southwest elevation. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the GB Gateway Business District and is guided as Light Industrial and Office Use on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 26 acres and is owned by Scannell Properties. 4. Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type, lighting, area, and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with a Site Plan Review or a Planned Unit Development process as described for in Section 1320 and 1355 of the Zoning Code. 5. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested for the location of the proposed wall signs. 6. The proposed signage plan will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. 7. A public hearing for a Planned Unit Development Amendment is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1. All conditions of the original Preliminary/Final Plat, Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review shall remain in full force and effect. 2. A separate sign permit shall be required for all proposed signage. 3. All signage shall meet all other requirements of Sign District 6. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Vice Chair Wicklund opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Mitchell asked if a total of eight signs were originally requested. Community Development Director Jagoe stated this was the case with three tenants, but noted the sign plans have since changed given the building was now being built-out for two tenants. She explained the plans now show six signs, with two walls signs proposed for each tenant on the rear elevation.