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Compared to the existing use, there would be an additional 120 trips entering in one hour and fewer trips expected to exit during one hour after an event. It is anticipated that the proposed business would generate less than 400 trips in one day, likely on a weekend with an evening event at maximum capacity. The Memo concludes that the anticipated traffic generated is not expected to impact the operations or safety of Connelly Avenue or its intersections with County Road E. The peak hours of events may conflict for a short amount of time with other adjacent businesses and the signal at County Road E and Connelly Avenue to monitor timings and make minor adjustments as needed. The Applicant was asked to demonstrate how larger trucks would maneuver internally. The Applicant did provide as part of their submission illustrating vehicle movements. This plan sheet is included in the Civil Plans within Attachment F. The Fire Marshall is still reviewing this application and has yet to provide formal comments. L. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation — For Review Pedestrian and bicycle improvements shall be installed in accordance with the City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan. The Applicant has provided a pedestrian circulation plan as part of the Civil Plans which shows site navigation for pedestrians. There is not an existing public sidewalk or trail network for an internal sidewalk system to link to adjacent to the Subject Property. The Applicant is proposing a bicycle rack/bicycle parking as part of this development located near the southeast corner of the building. The submitted Civil Plans show seven (7) bicycle spaces. City Code Section 1325.05 Subd, 8, Q does require one (1) space for every 20 parking spaces. Commercial developments are required to have a minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces. M. Freestanding Signs — Nonconforming, Flexibility Requested The Subject Property is located in Sign District 7. Properties in Sign District 7 are allowed one (1) freestanding sign measuring up to 25 square feet in copy area and not exceeding eight (8) feet in height. Freestanding signs shall be located at least five (5) feet from any property line. Sign copy area is defined as the area in square feet of the smallest rectangle, circle, or triangle that contains the sign copy. Signs in Sign District 7 may be lit by external illumination only. The Applicant is proposing to reface an existing freestanding pole sign located on the west side of the property. The existing pole sign is nonconforming with the height, illumination, and sign copy area requirements for freestanding signs in Sign District 7. The proposed internally illuminated sign would be approximately 16 feet in height and have a total sign copy area of approximately 23.2 square feet. Also, the total area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 1.5 times the permitted sign copy area of said sign which would be 34.8 square feet for this application. The proposed freestanding sign has a total area of 40.4 square feet. The sign plans are shown on Page A5.1 in Attachment G. Existing Pole Sign Proposed Freestanding Sign Page 19 of 23