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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 18 6. In Sign District 7, the maximum freestanding monument area permitted is 37.5 square feet. 7. Graphic signs are not permitted in Sign District 7. 8. The Subject Property has no existing signage. 9. 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. 10. Through the Site Plan Review process, the Applicant requests 163 square feet in wall signage and 72 square feet in graphic signage, bringing the total building wall signage to 235 square feet. 11. The Applicant requests 33.5 square feet in freestanding sign copy area. 12. The Applicant requests 79 square feet in freestanding monument area. 13. The proposed signage plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 14. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 15. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 16. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review. 17. The Planning Commission finds the requested sign standard adjustment is appropriate due to the public emergency services use of the property and the functional need for clear identification. The approval of this request is based on the specific land use and site context and does not constitute a general precedence for Sign District 7. Community Development Director Reilly stated the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the February 4,2026,meeting. At that time,the Planning Commission recommended approval of Resolution 2026-013 approving Planning Case 26-001 for a Sign Standard Adjustment through the Site Plan Review process to install up to 163 square feet in wall signage, 72 square feet in graphic signage, 33.5 square feet in freestanding sign copy area, and 79 square feet of freestanding monument area at 3535 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the March 9, 2026, report to the City Council: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. A separate sign permit shall be required for each proposed sign. 3. All signage shall meet all other requirements of Sign District 7. Councilmember Monson stated she supported the sign standard adjustment requests. She asked why the freestanding sign would not be illuminated. Community Development Director Reilly explained the free-standing sign would be ground lit. Councilmember Holden inquired if the fire department will have control over the illumination level. Community Development Director Reilly deferred this question to the applicant.