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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 3, 2023 10 Community Development Director Jagoe stated she was uncertain why Sign District 7 was limited to external lighting for monument signs. She anticipated this was language that was carried over. Commissioner Bjorklund thanked staff for the detailed staff report. He discussed the request that was addressed by the Planning Commission in April for Delkor, noting Delkor requested an increase in sign size by 33%. He noted the proposed sign does not face the freeway, but rather faces Red Fox Road. While he appreciated the design of the sign, this request was to increase the size by 100%. He stated he was having a hard time accepting the proposed sign size and feared a precedent would be set if this request were approved. Commissioner Collins believed going to a different sign size or ratio would be more of an eyesore than matching what was already on the building. He did not believe the proposed sign would be a concern. Chair Vijums requested the applicant come forward at this time. He asked if the sign facing the freeway was illuminated. Dave Copberg, 1275 Red Fox Road, explained the sign that would be facing the freeway would be internally illuminated. Chair Vijums stated he supported the proposed sign. He believed the sign was keeping in harmony with what was already existing on the building. Hugh Faulkner, Zeus, introduced himself to the Commission and explained he was the Director of Capital Projects. He commented further on the proposed signs and noted the illumination would only be five to eight lumens. He discussed how all the lighting in the parking lot had been changed to downlit fixtures. He thanked the City for all of their assistance with their project. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Wicklund seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 23-009 for Site Plan Review at 1275 Red Fox Road based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the May 3, 2023, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried 6-1 (Commissioner Bjorklund opposed). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Rousseau provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She reviewed the actions the Council had taken on previous Planning Cases. She stated the addition of solar energy system as a conditional use in the conservation district was approved. She noted a condition for a fence along the north property line was added to the Lindey’s Site Plan Review approval. She commented on the work the City was doing with Just Deeds to ensure racial covenants within the community would be discharged. She reported the City was looking to hire