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. . . signage in Signage District 6 (Signage Ordinance, Section 333.6, f) which allows for a maximum of 60 square fcct of wall signage, and 45 square feet of freestanding signage with a maximum height of 12 feet. If freestanding signage is to be utilized, staff would encourage the applicant use a monument style sign to remain consistent with other nearby buildings on Highway 96, the Army Reserve Building and the Arden Hills City Hall. 12, Grading and Utilities - Meets Code Requirements The City Engineer's office has performed a preliminary review and did not have any comments on this project, Special Use Permit approval should be conditioned on the approval of detailed final grading, utility, drainage, and erosion control plans by thc City Engineer. 13. Aesthetics - Variance Requiredfor Building Materials A building rendering and building elevations are included for your reference, The Civic Center District requires that building materials be brick, stone, glass, or any combination thereof (trim and accessories may be composed of metal), The applicant is proposing brick, masonry, precast concrete wall panels, glass, and pre-finished ribbed metal panel as the primary building materials, The applicant has requested a variance to allow the precast concrete wall panels and pre-finished ribbed metal panels as building materials as these materials are not expressly stated in the listing of permitted exterior materials, Pictures of precast concrete wall panels have been included as Attacbment 4 ofthe applicant's plan set. The overall design of the building effectively utilizes portions of the building to screen the less desirable uses. The result is effective screening of the "yard" area and a more attractive presence along Highway 96. The project design team has considered the materials and building design element to assist the building more effectively blend with its surroundings. 14. Special Use Permit Analysis - Finding Required A Public Use Operation is allowed by a Special Use Permit in the CC zoning district. Section 8, D, 3, b of the Ardcn Hills Zoning Ordinance states the City Council and Plamling Commission: "..,shall consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of surrounding land, in particular, and the community as a whole, in general, including but not limited to the follOWing factors: PC #03-08 ~ PC Report 03126/03 - Page 8 of 10