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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 13, 2023 14 Mr. Brausen suggested a subcommittee be formed with local business owners, residents and several Councilmembers in order to take a deeper look at the City's sign ordinance. He stated he would be willing to work on this subcommittee. Councilmember Holden indicated the Council has brought this concern to Community Development several times. She questioned when staff would have time to address this matter. Community Development Director Jagoe commented staff could look at addressing the City's sign plan and she encouraged Mr. Brausen to consider applying for the EDC as well. Mayor Pro Tem Rousseau stated for the record the Council received an email opposing the wall sign requested by the applicant for fear it would impact the residents across the street and adjoining neighborhoods. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Rousseau closed the public hearing at 8:57 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS 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 has submitted a land use application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, seeking flexibility on the location, number, and size of freestanding and wall 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 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. Staff explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application 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. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree