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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 11, 2009 18 City Planner Beekman stated that the sign code only addresses permanent signs but this could be added as a recommendation. Councilmember Grant asked City Planner to talk about visibility. City Planner Beekman stated that these would be in the clear vision area and if there are problems reported then it would have to be removed per the zoning code. Mayor Harpstead asked what would prevent other establishments within Arden Hills from doing the same thing. City Planner Beekman stated that this would not set a precedent and that each request would need to be reviewed individually by the City Council. This particular site is unique in the City and does have visibility problems because of its orientation. Mayor Harpstead asked if the two monument signs currently on the site are up to date. City Planner Beekman stated that the two signs are current and they are well maintained. Mayor Harpstead stated the solution is not a temporary solution. The solution would be to move forward with the redevelopment of the area. Temporary signs do not need to be addressed but rather the overall site plan. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve Planning Case 09-007 for a Site Plan Review at 3585 Lexington Avenue North Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Six Conditions in the May 11, 2009, Report to the City Council. Mayor Harpstead stated that he would be voting against this motion because a long term permanent solutions needs to be addressed. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to add Recommendation 7. The Temporary sign of 6 square feet can not be mounted more than 4 feet high. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to amend Recommendation 2 to change the words