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However, based on the sign ordinance, the propcrty is in District 6 (Lexington A venue north . of 1-694, along Highway 96, and property zoned B-1). This would allow the applicant to apply for 60 square feet of wall signage on the building and 45 square feet of freestanding signage (both with external or internal lighting; Ordinance 333: Table 1 "Sign Standards") that could be approved through a sign permit. 6. Aesthetics - Meets Requirements As noted earlier, the proposed Welcome Center will be larger than the existing guard shack. The Welcome Center will be difficult to see from the highway due to the distance from the highway and existing trees. The applicant proposes to finish the exterior of the structure with stucco. The City docs not have any other specific aesthetic requirements for the B-1 Zone. However, the architecture of the proposed Welcome Center docs appear to be compatible with other structures on the property. i 7. Parking - Meets Requirements , There is one proposed parking space at the rear of the Welcome Center for a security vehicle. Since this project will not have any affect on employment or student levels at the University, additional parking is not required. This project will not be removing any existing parking at the University. 8. Traffic Impacts - Meets Requirements . The University is proposing to construct an additional traffic lane at the Welcome Center to increase capacity for use during special events at the University. The additional lane will bypass the Welcome Center to allow traffic to flow more freely during high traffic events. Under normal conditions, the additional lane will be closed. Since the Welcome Center will not be increasing the population density at the campus, this project is unlikely to increase traffic congestion. During high traffic events, congestion should be reduced due to the increased capacity. Plan Evalnation - (Statutes & Findinl!s of Fact) Ordinance Evaluation Criteria: Section 8.D.3.b of the Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance lists the criteria for evaluating a Special Use Permit, which is also used for site plan reviews. The Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and gcneral welfare ofthe owners and occupants of the surrounding land, in particular, and the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: 1. Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions; City ojArden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfor March 1, 2006 . IIMetro-inel.1Js\ardenhills'IPlanningIPlanning Cases\2006\06-007 Bethel site plan review (PEND/NC) 102/606 _ PC report - Bethel Site Plan Review.doc Page 5 of?