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<br /> . <br />Arden Hill s Council 4 October 13, 1992 <br />allowed one sign above its entrance, and the entire building <br />is allowed one pylon sign listing all tenants. Iago advised <br />that a variance request has been received to allow Mr. <br />Movies' existing signs to remain. <br />rago stated that as part of discussion regarding the <br />location of fi re hydrants to service the building, the <br />applicant illustrated that there are hydrants strategically <br />located around the building, and Planning Commission was <br />comfortable with their proximity. <br />Iago reported that Planning Commission voted unanimously to <br />recommend: <br />A) Waiving the Development Moratorium for Phase II of this <br /> application; <br />B) Approving the site plan with the following conditions: <br /> l. The future drive to the adjacent Arden Plaza <br /> Shopping Center be shown as part of the Site Plan. <br /> 2. That signage be approved with the following <br /> changes: <br /> a. East-facing Mr. Movies sign be removed, <br /> b. The pylon sign be moved 15 feet from the . <br /> County Road E right-of-way, <br /> c. The eight standardized directional signs be <br /> allowed as shown on the plan. <br /> 3. That the access permit from Ramsey County be <br /> submitted and filed with the City. <br /> 4. The landscaping and lighting portions of the Site <br /> Plan be approved as submitted. <br /> Based upon the following rationale: <br /> l. The site will be upgraded by the proposed changes, <br /> turning a dated site and structure into a <br /> renovated, contemporary addition to this business <br /> district. <br /> 2. No variances are required. <br /> 3. The parking/building ratio is improved with the <br /> removal of a portion of the building, and will <br /> better meet the needs of potential future retail <br /> uses. <br /> 4. The site is enhanced by the additional curb and <br /> gutter, landscaping and lighting. <br /> 5. The proposed uses are compatible in terms of <br /> business hours relative to peak parking and <br /> traffic needs. <br />C) Denial of the request for a sign variance, directing <br /> the applicant to remove the Mr. Movies sign on the <br /> east-facing wall of the buil ding. . <br /> i: <br /> .'...1 <br /> J <br /> , <br />