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(1) No final plan shall be received or considered unless it is based on an approved preliminary plan. The proposed sign utilizes the site plan that was approved with both the preliminary and final PRD. The actual location of the sign on the approval Site Plan is to the immediate north of the Long Lake Road access point (that is shared with the Christian Science Church). The PRD regulations do not provide separate sign regulation. However, if the Clifton House is considered a institutional use, Chapter 9 of the Zoning Code would allow for a 32 SF ground sign, not to exceed 10' in height and setback 10'from the right of way line. The proposed sign along Long Lake Road is compliant with these standards. (2) The Planning Commission shall review the final plan at its first regularly scheduled meeting occurring fourteen days after filing the application for final approval. The applicant submitted a request for a PRD amendment on December 31, 2008. The item was then placed on the first available Planning Commission meeting of January 20, 2009. (3) The final plan for planned residential development shall be in substantial compliance with the preliminary plan. Stafffinds that the proposed sign remains in compliance with the approved plans. (4) Substantial compliance shall mean any plan that: A. Has not increased its residential density. The proposed sign does not impact density. B. Has not enlarged its nonresidential floor area. Floor area is not impacted by the proposed sign. C. Has not decreased the area of the open space or changed the design of it so as to inhibit its original intent and design. The proposed sign encompasses 16 SF of ground space that was previously left as green space. The design of the green area is not impacted by the proposed sign. D. Has complied with the conditions or amendments placed on the preliminary plan by the City Council. The project is currently under construction and staff has been monitoring the site's development to ensure it is being constructed in accordance with approved plans. The Clifton House has met all conditions of approval. (5) The Planning Commission shall determine whether the final plat is in compliance with the provisions for filing a plan according to Chapter 26 of the City Code and shall list all variations or modifications from Chapter 26 in accordance with Section 7-060 (10) and(15).