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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 7, 2022 5 Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, seeking flexibility on the size, type, location, and design of wall and monument signs at the New Perspective Senior Living building. The Applicant shares an existing multi-tenant sign with Bethel University. The Applicant is proposing three additional signs, a main entrance monument sign, a roof sign, and a directional sign. The proposed main entrance monument size requires flexibility on the design, location, and number/size. The proposed roof sign requires flexibility on the type and size. Community Development Director Jagoe reported at its January 25, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for the property at 3665 Pine Tree Drive. On February 8, 2021, the Council subsequently approved a Planned Unit Development and a Site Plan for this development, allowing for the construction of a four (4) story multi-family senior living facility. This approval did not include signs. A Condition of Approval was included in the City Council’s motion that required a separate sign permit for all proposed signage and for all signage to meet the requirements of Sign District 4. The Conditions of Approval also required the Applicant to provide City staff with written approval from Bethel University, the owner of Outlot A, permitting the construction of the proposed monument sign on Bethel’s property. In a letter dated September 27, 2021, the Applicant agreed to forego the right to an individual monument sign on Outlot A to be part of a multi-tenant sign with Bethel University. The multi- tenant sign has since been constructed and is currently located on Outlot A, where Pine Tree Drive meets the access road to New Perspective Senior Living and Bethel University’s Anderson Center. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the site data, 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 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 location, number/size, and design of the proposed wall and monument 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 for Planning Case 22- 023 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.