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place the 42"fence due to safety concerns from the proximity of the walkways to the retaining walls. F. Signs. I. Business signs shall be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building and should be an integral part of the building. Signs shall be incorporated into the fagades of the buildings rather than extending past the roof line and should not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the plane of the fagades. Retail business wall signs shall be located in a position above the front window that is located consistently among stores. Designs for each specific sign have not yet been submitted for approval. Each sign will need a sign permit prior to installation and will need to meet the requirements of the design standards as well as the Sign Code. The proposed sign locations shown on the submitted plans indicate that the signs would not extend beyond the roof line or project more than twelve inches beyond the plane of the facades. 2. All other provisions in Chapter 12, Sign Code, shall apply. This is a condition of approval. G. Site Furnishings and Seating Areas. 1. Site furnishings shall be provided based on the scale of the project. The site furnishings may be spread out on the site or clustered to provide a more formal area. Placing site furnishings near landscaped areas is encouraged. These areas may be shared by multiple tenants on a property or adjacent properties and may include tables, chairs, benches, plantings, and other outdoor amenities such as a Plaza. These areas shall be maintained for year round use. Creativity is highly encouraged. These spaces shall be connected to the sidewalk system. This requirement is met by the proposed application. A shared plaza and seating area is proposed as part of Phase II. This area includes tables, chairs and raised planters. In addition, the raised planters are designed to also offer seating areas. This seating area is connected to the internal sidewalk system of the development. In addition, each building has an area identified for bike racks, landscaped planter seats, and trash receptacles. Final site furniture approval is required by City Staff prior to construction. 2. Benches and decorative plantings shall be provided near the primary entrance of all buildings on a site. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 3, 2009 Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 — Additional Design Standards in the B2 and B3 Districts Page 5 of 11