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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2023 14 <br /> how Arden Hills' sign ordinance was difficult, noting Roseville and Blaine allowed better sign <br /> options. He believed this business deserved the requested signs in order to properly promote their <br /> business. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked what Mr. Brausen meant by better signage. <br /> Mr. Brausen discussed the differences between the signs that were allowed in Arden Hills versus <br /> Blaine and Roseville. He stated there was a very big difference for his Holiday Station. <br /> Councilmember Fabel asked what suggestions Mr. Brausen had for the sign ordinance. <br /> Mr. Brausen suggested a subcommittee be formed with local business owners, residents and <br /> several Councilmembers in order to take a deeper look at the City's sign ordinance. He stated he <br /> would be willing to work on this subcommittee. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated the Council has brought this concern to Community <br /> Development several times. She questioned when staff would have time to address this matter. <br /> Community Development Director Jagoe commented staff could look at addressing the City's <br /> sign plan and she encouraged Mr. Brausen to consider applying for the EDC as well. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Rousseau stated for the record the Council received an email opposing the wall <br /> sign requested by the applicant for fear it would impact the residents across the street and adjoining <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Rousseau closed the public hearing at 8:57 <br /> p.m. <br /> 10. NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Planning Case 22-023 Planned Unit Development — New Perspective Senior <br /> Living—3565 Pine Tree Drive—Arden Hills RE, LLC <br /> Community Development Director Jagoe stated the applicant has submitted a land use <br /> application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, seeking flexibility on the location, <br /> number, and size of freestanding and wall signs at the New Perspective Senior Living building. The <br /> Applicant shares an existing multi-tenant sign with Bethel University. The Applicant is proposing <br /> three additional signs, a main entrance monument sign, a wall sign, and a directional sign. The <br /> proposed main entrance monument size requires flexibility on the location and number/size. The <br /> proposed wall sign requires flexibility on the size. Staff explained the Planning Commission <br /> reviewed this application and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: <br /> 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. <br /> 2. The Subject Property is located within the General Business District (B-2) and is guided for <br /> Community Mixed Use (CMU) in the Land Use Plan. <br /> 3. The Subject Property is approximately 6.4 acres and is owned by Arden Hills RE, LLC. <br /> 4. Adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type, lighting, area, <br /> and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with a Site <br />