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2. 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. According to the Applicant, the proposed signage will be designed in keeping with existing signage approved for the site. The proposed signage will be professionally produced and maintained in accordance with all other code requirements. 3. 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. According to the Applicant, the proposed signage is consistent with the purpose of the zoning district as it indicates the name of the retail business occupying the building. The Applicant notes that the amount and placement of signage would be similar to other retail businesses in the vicinity. 1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications Section 1355.04, Subd. 5 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code states that a public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review, but neighboring property owners shall be notified. Notification was prepared in accordance with City policy. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at the November 5, 2025, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration. During the meeting, the Planning Commission voted to propose Finding # 13, "The building on the Subject Property has its greatest building elevation area along Lexington Avenue and has no existing signage on this elevation to identify the use", as an additional finding of fact that identifies the hardship of the Applicant. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). 1. The Applicant submitted an application for Site Plan Review to install 80 square foot wall signage on the eastern elevation of the building at the subject property, 1103 County Road E West. 2. On February 11, 2013, the City Council approved a Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Subject Property 3. On March 9, 2015, the City Council approved a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow for the construction of the 17,743 square foot building at the southeast corner of the Subject Property. 4. The Subject Property is located in the B-2 General Business District and is guided as Community Mixed Use on the 2040 Land Use Plan. 5. The Subject Property is located in Sign District 5, where the maximum wall signage permitted is 80 square feet. 6. The Subject Property has two existing wall signs for a total of 80 square feet. 7. 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. Page 6 of 8