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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2023 15 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 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. Councilmember Holden questioned how the City would measure the brightness of light if the standards were changed, or if the City were to receive complaints from adjacent residents. Community Development Director Jagoe commented if the Council were to approve the sign request as presented and the City were to receive a complaint, measurements of the sign can be taken through an app or instruments can be borrowed to measure illumination levels. Councilmember Fabel inquired if staff had any reservations regarding the recommendations. Community Development Director Jagoe stated she did not based on the revisions made. She believed the Planning Commission brought forward a good recommendation and the proper adjustments were made by the applicant. Councilmember Monson explained she read the Planning Commission minutes and she appreciated the work this group did. She believed this was a unique situation and she appreciated the adjustments that were made by the applicant. She indicated she supported the motion for approval with conditions one through three. Councilmember Fabel said he would move to approve exactly what the Planning Commission has approved.