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r sign. The iHuminated message board will be changed a maximum of one time per day and would not flash or scroll. One development sign is proposed to identify the development with no tenant space. A moruiment sign totaling 40 square feet is proposed as the entrance monument at the southeast comer of this site. This monument sign would simply read "StoneBay* and would be part of the landscaped entry feature on the comer. This feature will help to reinforce the Identity of the entire mixed-use StoneBay development. The sign would be brick and block bases to match the building g materials. While this development sign does not provide any advertising for the tenants, it does provide a sense of place and an attracttve entrance Into the development. We have included the area of this sign in the total sign area calculations. The freestanding signs are important to the retail tenants who require visibility from Highway 12 and Willow Drive. Signage is key for all retailers. Tenants require the freestanding signage and we believe the impact of the slightly larger individual signs (62 feet where 50 feet is allowed) is mitigated by the fact that the total sign area is less than the ordinance allows. We have worked to integrate the signage into the landscape plan with design features that are consistent with the rest of the development. We have proposed less signage than is allowed by ordinance and are requesting PUD flexibility to allow individual signs to exceed the 50 square foot maximum allowed by the B-1 district. Retail areas in the B-3 district are allowed up to 100 square feet per sign; therefore, we believe the proposed signage is consistent with the intent of the ordinance and would meet the needs of the developer. Lighting We are proposing 20 feet high light poles through out the parking lot with a more modem shoebox type fixture (see attached cut sheets). The light poles at 20 feet high will be shorter than the proposed buildings at approximately 28 feet. Engineering Matters We have reviewed engineering comments with staff and agree to make the changes requested with our building permit plans, as they do not affect the approval process. Preliminary and Final Plat We have prepared a preKminary plat and final plat for approval. Outlot A will bo replatted as two lots, which Is consistent with the original PUD concepts for this BUTLER NORTH BUILOINO SIOFIRST AVENUE NORTH MNNEAROUS. MN S5403 OFFICfi: SISaSZJOTO FAX: 612aS2J077 mwJandtomuM