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Page 7 of 9 a. As noted in their narrative, the Applicant is requesting a sign standard adjustment to internally illuminate the monument sign. It is their intention to keep the same dimensions and location of the current monument sign, which complies with the requirements of District 7. The Applicant states they are seeking to enhance the monument sign design by utilizing internal illumination to project a professional appearance for our employees, customers, vendors and visitors, especially in the evening. b. As noted in their narrative, the Applicant is requesting a sign standard adjustment for the south-facing wall sign to allow for an approximately 90 square foot sign copy area to maintain architectural consistency with the existing wall signs on the building to enhance the design and appearance of the property. The building has an existing “1275” sign which is of scale and proportion that match the size of the building. The Applicant notes they intend to match the scale and proportion of the south-facing wall sign to the existing “1275” sign as both signs would be visible from the main entrance to the parking lot simultaneously. An approximately 90 square foot sign copy area on the south-facing building sign would also match the sign copy area on the north-facing building sign adding to the consistency of the building appearance, enhancing the professional nature of the CathX Medical business. 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, “being surrounded by commercial properties in the I-FLEX district, an internally illuminated monument sign of Sign District 7 compliant dimensions and a wall sign of consistent scale and proportions to the existing wall sign would enhance the level of professional appearance to the property, representing the high-tech nature of our medical manufacturing business.” It would also fit with similar signage at businesses which are located near the intersection of Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue while meeting the intended purposes of the I-FLEX district to support a combination of office, light industrial, manufacturing and service retail uses. 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 Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood, or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. City Staff offers the following findings for consideration: