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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 14, 2018 Staff recommends approval for the Planned Unit Development, Architectural Review and Comprehensive Sign Plan subject to the applicant installing option #4 for the monument sign, allowing a maximum of two signs to be installed up to a total of 80 square feet of sign area; and approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat for Suite Living of Little Canada subject to the recommendations in the Planner's report and City Engineer's report which includes: - Final PUD plans are submitted verifying compliance with the terms of the PUD approvals noted in staff reports. - Any comments or conditions imposed by the City Engineer after his review of the utilities and stormwater improvements, including the dedication of drainage and utility easements, to ensure compliance with the City Policy. - The applicant should prepare a grading plan which has the least impact and grading disturbance along the south property line to permit the existing tree survival wherever possible. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing a "no disturbance" zone around the drip line of the oak trees on neighboring private properties. - The Developer shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the Watershed District or City to ensure drainage and aesthetics of the pond are adequately maintained. - The applicant enters into a Development Agreement with the City ensuring the development is consistent with the PUD and Plat approvals. Anthony Pirkl, AMI Engineers, noted that the trees shown along Rice Street on the elevation drawings will not be there since there is not enough room. McGraw asked about being able to save the trees on the neighboring properties. Mr. P stated that this project is less intrusive to the southwest corner than the townhome project was, and they will do what they can to protect the existing trees. Brian Winges, operator for Suite Living, stated that there will be a sidewalk all around the building, although not many residents will use it. Fischer stated that the City prefers sign option #4. Mr. Winges stated that they have added a lot of additional landscaping to the site, including things between the building and Rice Street. He noted that if they are only allowed a small monument sign, they do not have much marketing visibility. He stated that the taller pylon sign they are proposing is very nice looking, but if they cannot have the pylon sign, they would also want a wall sign on the north elevation. Mr. Winges stated that they really do get residents due to people driving by and seeing what the facility is. Montour stated that he understands that this is a business and they need signage. He stated he would be agreeable to permitting the commercial 3