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both uses which do not readily allow windows. Vision glass has been provided in the form of a roll - up door at the tunnel exit and access doors to the mechanical room. This glass provides approximately 180 sq. ft. of transparency or thirty-three percent (33%) of the fa4ade, below twelve feet. Mister has provided approximately 679 sq. ft. of additional vision glass on the remaining sides of the building to satisfy 1325.05 Subd. 8.F.1.c. To enhance the Lexington Avenue fagade and fulfill 1325.05 Subd. 8.F.5, Mister has provided additional aesthetic interest including the use of spandrel (opaque) storefront glass, lighting and decorative canopies, as well as building articulation, a curved roof form, a change in roof plane and a change in material and color. Signage Table 1240.02 Auxiliary Signage — 2 at 8 sq. ft. each FLEXIBILITY REQUEST: Mister requests flexibility to allow three (3) auxiliary illuminated directional signs totaling 10.5 sq. ft. and three (3) auxiliary illuminated canopy directional signs totaling 32 sq. ft. This request is based on the following reasons: 1) 1260.01 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. a. The three (3) auxiliary illuminated directional signs are provided to serve a regulatory purpose and facilitate safe navigation throughout the site. As the site has a shared driveway with the neighboring north property, coupled with vehicles moving throughout the site to receive a vehicle wash or vacuum their vehicles, it's important that signage be illuminated and visible to allow customers to safely navigate the site. The three (3) auxiliary illuminated canopy directional signs are interior facing signs and are not visible from the public right of way. These signs are provided to efficiently move vehicles through the wash pay stations. Over 80% of customers are Unlimited Wash Club members, who utilize an RFID tag to open the pay station gate before being guided into the wash. Providing dedicated UWC lanes helps keep vehicles flowing and prevent potential backups. 2) 1260.01 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. a. The auxiliary illuminated directional signs are of a high quality and enhances the site while simultaneously functioning as directional signage to allow customers to safely navigate the site. 3) 1260.01 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.