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. Arden Hills Council ., october 13, 1992 , building is presently about 24 square feet in size and may be reduced in the future. The applicant reiterated that it was a surprise to learn that the signs for Mr. Movies were in violation since Mr. Mov i es had followed the necessary sign permit process. Zoning Administrator Iago reiterated that the entil-e buil ding is to be considered a multi-tenant building, and such use is allowed to have one sign above the entrance to each tenant and one pylon sign that identifies all the tenants of the building. she added that in other multi- tenant buildings, such as strip malls, a total signage package is considered for the entire mall, and two pylon signs are allowed if there are two separate traffic accesses to the mall. Councilmember Mahowald emphasized that justification must be found to approve a variance. He asked if it would be possible for the pylon sign at the front of the building to identify both Mr. Movies and TCF. The applicant stated that . there is a possibility that Mr. Movies might consider a compromise whereby TCF has exclusive use of the pylon sign. Mahowald commented that such a compromise between the tenants seems a good resolution he would support. Councilmember Hicks voiced his concern for the survival of businesses in this area and stated that he understands the need for adequate signage. Councilmember Malone commented that in reviewing the mul tipl e occupancy portion of the sign ordinance, it appears that one sign per entrance is allowed without a variance. The applicant noted that there is an access door on the east of the building in addition to the main access at the front of the building. Councilmember Hicks asked Mr. Movies representatives to explain which of their signs is most important. It was noted that Mr. Movies' lease assumes the use of the existing signs. A representative of Mr. Movies stated that their sign on the east side of the buil ding is their preferred sign location, and they would be willing to give up their use of the pylon sign if they were allowed to keep the sign on the east side of the building. . Councilmember Malone stated that he would support a compromise whereby the pylon sign in front of the building advertises only TCF and the sign on the eastern sign of the building be allowed to remain on a temporary basis; however, he would expect the building's signage to be brought into conformance with ordinance at the time of tenant changes. ----