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Page 6 of 8 The Applicant requests flexibility on the size of the proposed wall signs. City Code Section 1260.01, Sign Standard Adjustments states “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.” In order to approve an adjustment, the Planning Commission will need to make a determination that the following criteria in the sign code has been satisfied: 1. Subd. 1 There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign to be reasonably visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site. According to the Applicant, a sign adjustment is requested to identify and orientate customers to Delkor’s buildings from nearby roadways. The current 45 sq-ft sign is quite small in relative size when compared to the size of the building and other district standards with interstate exposure. 2. Subd. 2 The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site. According to the Applicant, the design of the new, all white sign is simple and elegant, complementing the colors and features of the buildings. As noted above and in the sign plan, the additional signs will be identical to those already installed on the new 4200 Round Lake Road building. 3. Subd. 3 The sign adjustment 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. According to the Applicant, the additional sign will enhance the purpose of the current land use by navigating visitors to the proper company locations. In addition, as set forth in section 11.GB of the ‘City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Gateway Business District (AHC)’ the tenants believe that the proposed signage is consistent with the purposes of: • “D. To allow only development that will create an attractive environment and a positive image for this site, which is one of the most visible in the community…” and • “G. To allow development that will insure reasonable traffic operation on the internal and surrounding transportation systems.” 1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications Section 1355.04, Subd. 5 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code states that a public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review, but neighboring property owners shall be notified. Notification was prepared in accordance with City policy. Additional Review N/A