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conforming. If this is the case, the applicant should verify that they are not adding to the height 1 of the existing sign. Otherwise, the applicant is in compliance with the zoning code. The 2 applicant has confirmed they will comply. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution with 3 the following conditions: 4 1. Applicant will submit plans either showing a height of 8 feet, or verifying the existing height 5 of the sign as it currently exists as a “grandfathered” condition. 6 2. Applicant will submit plans verifying that the dynamic sign accounts for a maximum of no 7 more than 35% of the maximum allowable sign area. 8 3. Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 155.29, notably the 9 requirements for a static, monochrome message of at least 5 minutes duration, and other 10 related requirements. 11 12 Staff recommends the following motion. Motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit 13 application for a dynamic display sign, pursuant to findings related to compliance with the 14 applicable city regulations, conditioned on modifications to the sign, along with ongoing 15 operational practices, that meet the requirements of the sign ordinance. 16 17 Mayor Stille confirmed if the new sign is the same height as the current sign, no variance is 18 needed. City Manager Yunker confirmed that is correct. 19 20 Motion by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember Walker, to approve 21 Resolution 21-020; a Resolution Approving the Conditional Use Permit application for a 22 dynamic display sign, pursuant to findings related to compliance with the applicable city 23 regulations, conditioned on modifications to the sign, along with ongoing operational practices, 24 that meet the requirements of the sign ordinance. 25 26 Motion carried 5-0. 27 28 B. Resolution 21-021 a Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plan stage PUD by 29 Development 65, for construction of a 135-unit full service senior living building on a 30 4.35-acre site along the eastern edge of Stinson Parkway, between Lowry Avenue and 31 27th Avenue at 2501 Lowry Avenue. 32 33 City Planner Steve Grittman reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that staff has 34 reviewed the project for land use compliance with the intent and policies of the City’s 35 Comprehensive Plan, and for zoning consistency with t he R-4 Multiple Family Residential 36 District as a baseline. The Comprehensive Plan promotes use of the subject property for high 37 density multiple family residential uses of up to 40 units per acre as allowable in this area. The 38 applicant is seeking the PUD, consisting of up to 135 units of “aging-in-place” senior housing on 39 4.25 acres, a density of 31.8 units per acre. 40 41 The site plan also relies on a shared driveway with the Urban Grove Manufactured Home Park, 42 extending from the east side of the building to Kenzie Terrace on the south. That shared 43 driveway (approximately .5 acres in area), would have the effect of reducing overall density to 44 approximately 28 units per acre if included in the subject property total. There will be an access 45 point from Stinson that would remain in place which would provide access to the front entry and 46 4