7B, McDonald's Master and Final Planned Unit Development

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Coxzamissioner Zirnrnerman stated he would like to add Condition #13 requiring the applicant to reduce the amount of EFTS and bring it into compliance with the City's regulatians. Commissioner Reiff stated he would oppose this recomrr�endation because this will add significant cost to the construction and if the City wants to ha�e business redevelop their properties ihey vvill need ta be flexible with the standards. Commissioner Modesette —stated there was additional cost invalved but the City has established design standards and guideli�es for this district and they should follow them. Cornmissioner Scott stated he would support Commissianer Zimmern�an as weli, Commissioner Hames stated she would not support the 25% requirezxient but would support changing the terra cotta EFIS to brick even thaugh this change may result in mare tl�an ihe maxirnum of 25% EFIS. Ms. Stadther stated if the design were changed where all of the terra cotta EFYS were b�ck this would result in less than 25% EFI� and i�' this is the change that the City will require ihe applicant will wark with ii. Commissioner Modesette stated the change would improve the aesthetics oi the building. Cairamissioner Scott staied ihe look of the building and how it fits the guiding plan is whai the Planning Commission should be looking at and ii McDonald's is willing to make the change then the Planning Commission should accept this. Commissioner Reiff stated the Ciry should not put so many restrictions on business owners because this will gesuIt in less development within Arden Hills. Having the back of tlia building brick would not be cost effective. The view frorrx Caunty Road E is what the City is concerned with. Vice-Chair Thornpson agreed that the Planning Commission shauld enforce fhe City's codes. The Planning Commi�sion did approve the Guiding Plan for the B2 District and should enforce these standards. Car�missioner Zi�merman maved and Commissioner Modesette �econded a�otian to adc� condition #13 restric�in the amount of EFIS on the exterior of tihe buildin to �o more than 25%. Tne rnotion carried 5-2 . Ayes: Vice-Chair Thompson, Commissioners Scott, Modesette, Zimmerman, and Halewa. Nays: Commissioners Reiif and Hames. Cominissioner Holewa moved and Com�nissioner Zim�merman a motion to Recommend A roval of Plannin Case 11-001 for a Master and Final PUD at 1313