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The proposed land use guidance for Highway Business supports the requested zone change along with the long- term signage goals. Highway Business uses are to be located along the Highway 169 or Highway 10 corridors in areas that have high visibility from the adjacent highway. These parcels should support regional scale commercial uses. As the parcel has a land bridge connection to an existing office building, the requested land use amendment meets the goals of the ordinance. The requested zone change would be consistent with the land use, provided the amendment is approved by the City Council. Any future use of the island for signage must comply with the city's ordinances related to signage in the C-3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district. Additionally, MnDOT notified the property owner that the existing sign on the island does not meet their standards and that it must be located on a commercially zoned property. Planning Commission During the public hearing, one resident spoke and expressed concerns over the potential proliferation of signage on the site. The Commission agreed with her concerns and added a condition that future signage on the site shall be limited to what is present at the time of approval. The Commission unanimously recommended approval with that additional condition. Staff met with the applicant on site and measured the sign at 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide. The applicant requested the height limit be increased to 10 feet to allow some flexibility for future signage. The condition included in the approval reflects the applicant's request. Plat of Hillside Office In addition to, and as a result of, the land use amendment and zone change, the applicant has submitted a platted exemption application that will combine Oudot A, Cherryhill Fluffs Fourth Addition with Lot 1, Block 1, Hillside Crossing South to create one parcel. Approval of the previous two applications will place both properties within the same land use and zoning designations, clearing the way for approval of the combination. The lot combination creates an overall decrease in the number of parcels and is exempt from the city's subdivision ordinances. Mission/Policy/Goal ■ Support the growth and development of the business community. Attachments ■ Location Map ■ Applicants Narrative ■ Existing and Proposed Land Use/Zoning Exhibit ■ Plat of Hillside Office ■ Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution ■ Zone Change Ordinance Amendment ■ Plat Resolution