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Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their December 7, 2022 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the General Business District (B-2) and is guided for Community Mixed Use (CMU) in the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 6.4 acres and is owned by Arden Hills RE, LLC. 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 size, type, design, location, and number of freestanding and 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. 8. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 7, 2022. Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their December 7, 2022 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of Arden Hills RE, LLC's application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment by a 6-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. Approve with Conditions: Motion to approve Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the February 13, 2023 Report to the City Council: 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 4. 4) The Planning Commission recommends approval of signs 1, 3 and 4 and recommends denial of sign 2 due to the location as prohibited under the city code requesting the applicant prepare alternate options for a wall sign that is suited to the size of the building, location, and design that will enhance the area, and be consistent with the architecture of the building, or consideration of a freestanding sign. 5) Regarding Sign 1, the applicant shall provide a base that extends up the sides of the sign base to meet City Code material design standards in Sign District 4. Page 2 of 3