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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 3, 2023 9 corner of the property. The Subject Property is located in Sign District 7, which allows wall signs with a maximum sign copy area of 45 square feet and monument signs that are externally illuminated. The Subject Property is located in the IFLEX Zoning District and is guided as Mixed Business in the Land Use Plan. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the background, site data, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The Applicant has submitted an application for Site Plan Review to install a 90 square foot wall sign on the southern elevation of the subject property, 1275 Red Fox Road. 2. The Subject Property is located in the I-FLEX Zoning District and is guided as Mixed Business in the Land Use Plan. 3. 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 as described for in Section 1320 and 1355 of the Zoning Code. 4. Flexibility through the Site Plan Review process has been requested for the size of the proposed wall sign and the lighting type of the proposed monument sign. 5. The proposed southern elevation wall sign would match the size of the northern elevation sign that was previously approved through a Sign Standard Adjustment. 6. The proposed signage plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 7. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 8. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 9. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the options available for Planning Case 23- 009 to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1) That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2) A separate sign permit shall be required for all proposed signage. 3) All signage shall meet all other requirements of Sign District 7. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Vijums opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Weber stated he appreciated the design of the sign and noted he would be supporting the proposed request. Commissioner Collins asked why the City required monument signs in Sign District 7 to be externally illuminated.