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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 13, 2023 12 MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to Approve Recruitment Of Communications Coordinator allowing Councilmember Fabel and other Councilmembers to serve on an interview panel. Mayor Grant questioned if Councilmember Fabel still wanted to have a resident committee write for Arden Hills Notes. Councilmember Fabel stated there has been suggestions to have resident participation and to receive articles that might be pertinent from time to time for the Arden Hills Notes. He explained he supported the staff recommendation to bring in a full time Communications Coordinator. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning Case 22-023 Planned Unit Development — New Perspective Senior Living — 3565 Pine Tree Drive — Arden Hills RE, LLC Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Applicant submitted a land use application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, seeking flexibility on the location, number, and size 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 as part of their signage plan, a main entrance monument sign, a wall sign, and a directional sign. The proposed main entrance monument size requires flexibility on the location and number/size. The proposed wall sign requires flexibility on the size. The directional sign as proposed complies with City Code. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the recommendations from the Planning Commission in detail with the City Council. Staff requested the City Council hold a Public Hearing regarding the PUD from New Perspective Senior Living. Councilmember Holden questioned how far sign 2 was from the County Road E sidewalk. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the proposed location for sign 2. Mayor Grant asked if the westerly facing sign would be backlit but not utilizing LED. Community Development Director Jagoe explained this sign would have LED lights within the channel letters. Mayor Grant inquired if the LED lights would be exposed. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated the LED lights would be placed behind acrylic face panels. She noted the proposed lighting met all City standards with respect to the illumination level. Councilmember Holden asked if the westerly facing sign would be illuminated 24/7.