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,.' .. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 5. 1997 2 . Mr. Ringwald noted that the special requirements of the Gateway Business District (GBD) provide for approval of the location, type, size and design of signs within the GBD (Zoning Ordinance, Section V, K, 5, g, (I)). The original signage provided for one sign band (wall sign) to either sides of the buildings five points of entrance for a total of ten wall signs. The original signage planned for occupancy of the building by multiple tenants. The building is solely occupied by MSL. MSL currently has no wall signs on their building. Therefore, the applicant has not utilized any of the available signage that was originally provided for. The applicants request is to locate a wall sign in the upper left hand corner of the building's west wall which would provide exposure to Interstate 35W. Mr. Ringwald stated that Staff believes that the trade-ofT often wall signs on the north face for - one wall sign (not to exceed 100 square feet) on the west face is an appropriate trade-off Also, - the proposed signage would not appear to negatively affect the aesthetics of the west face of the building, or' Mr. Ringwald stated that Staff recommends approval of the proposed modification to the sign - location (wall sign), based on that the proposed modification does not negatively affect the aesthetics of the building and that the other ten wall signs location will not be utilized, subject to ... the size of the wall sign on the west face does not exceed the amount allowed by the sign - ordinance (100 square feet). .- Mr. Ringwald noted if the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning I Case, it would be heard at the Monday, November 10,1997, regular meeting of the City Council. Chair Erickson asked for comments in support of the proposal. I Tom Brunmeier, Facilities Manager of Manufacturer's Service Limited (MSL), stated that the original site plan included signage on the other end of the building, overlooking the lake, The I proposed sign is not currently proposed to be lit, will not be obtrusive and meets the regulations of the City. Mr. Brunmeier stated he is requesting approval of the sign in anticipation that it can be located on the building before the end of this construction season. I Chair Erickson asked for comments against the proposal. No one came forward to address this item, I Hearing no further comment, Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. I Commissioner Sand asked why this request was called a modification of a Site Plan approval which was granted. He expressed concern that in the future there may be more than one tenant I occupying the building. He stated this appeared to be more of a variance than a modification, A modification would imply that if multiple tenants would occupy the building, the other locations -. of signs over the entrances would not have to be honored. I ----.-