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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 3, 2001 3 . Chair Baker asked how long the credit union had a lease for this space. Ms. Canges stated the credit union has a five-year lease at this time with two three-year options. She indicated members of the community are welcome to this credit union. Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked for clarification on the sign ordinance requirements. Ms. Chaput indicated an additional sign could be granted if the business had additional entrances. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if Ace Hardware had two signs at this time. Ms. Chaput noted Ace Hardware does have two signs. Since they have a second entrance on the south side of the building, they do not require a variance for the second sign. Commissioner Zimmerman noted he did visit the site and indicated from the east, it was difficult to see the placement of this establishment within the Arden Hills Plaza. Chair Baker indicated he felt the request before the Commission was not overwhelming but approval may bring future cases seeking approval with no hardship. He asked that the improvements on this site be addressed by staff. . Ms. Chaput indicated the topography does playa role in this request and could be considered a hardship. Commissioner Pakulski indicated there seems to be no additional room for signs, if this were to be a concern by the Commission. Commissioner Zimmerman agreed stating he felt the topography did create a hardship for this request. He added that the signs would be on two separate surfaces, which he supports. Commissioner Pakulski moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-34, sign variance, 3533 North Lexington Avenue, for Metro Community Credit Union for the following reasons: 1. Due to the topography and inability to see the credit union sign from the east entrance into the Arden Hills Plaza. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, January 8, 2001, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE # 00-45 - SEMPER DEVELOPMENT - LOT SPLlTN ARIANCE/ SUP/SITE PLAN REVIEW - NE OUADRANT OF COUNTY ROAD E AND LEXINGTON AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING . Chair Baker opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Ms. Chaput eXplained that the applicant is requesting a lot split, variance, SUP and site plan review for the northeast quadrant of County Road E and Lexington A venue for the development of a Walgreens requiring a lot split of the property located at 1201 County Road E creating two