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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 29, 2012 t0 Mayor Grant explained this side of the building was considered "plain" when it was first approved by the Council. He noted the drive-thru did break up the side of this building. He questioned how the applicant would allot its signage given the 718 square foot stipulation. Mr. Paquay stated he would reduce the pharmacy sign by 54 square feet along with the eliminating the word"Discount" from the Cub Discount Liquor. Councilmember Holden requested clarification on the proposed size of the drive-thru pharmacy overhang. She expressed concern with the size of the overhang given the size of the building. Mr. Paquay stated the overhang would be 30 feet by 18 feet and 10 feet off the ground. Councilmember Holden asked what the applicant would do with the current lighting. Mr. Paquay explained the existing lighting would be removed and replaced with three or four downcast lights. Councilmember Holmes indicated she was in favor of the pharmacy signage as presented by the applicant. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 12-008 a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3717 Lexington Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval listed in Conditional Use Permit (#02-018) and any other approved permits. 2. The proiect shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 3. The wall signage on the building shall not exceed 718 square feet. Councilmember Holden recommended an additional condition be added, Condition #4 stating: The applicant will eliminate the three parking spaces east of the drive-thru. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved to add Condition#4 stating: The. applicant will eliminate the three parking spaces east of the drive-thru. The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Holmes questioned why the applicant proposed to keep these three parking stalls. Mr. Paquay commented the three parking spaces east of the drive-thru would assist in keeping the parking count up. He did not object to eliminating these spaces.