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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—August 3, 2011 5 <br /> Mr. Wellington stated there are plans for the existing retail center which he would be <br /> • very willing to share with the Commission. He would like to delay the implementation of <br /> that; however, until after the CVS is completed. Construction is planned for 4-6 months. <br /> Commissioner Thompson stated the plans for the existing retail center need not be made <br /> public but it should be known there are some plans for the center. City Planner Meagan <br /> Beekman suggested that that be looked at after the CVS building is completed. <br /> Chair Larson asked the Commission if they were comfortable with the wording of <br /> Condition 6. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated it would depend on what the path <br /> would be to determine the timeline. There may be some interim improvements that could <br /> be made. <br /> Commissioner Holewa stated he feels the parking lot update would be more near term <br /> than the updating of the existing retail center. Mr. Wellington stated the more realistic <br /> plan would be refacing the existing retail center. Mr. Wellington would not hesitate to <br /> engage in conversations with Staff and the Commission about the future of the existing <br /> retail center. <br /> Commissioner Hames suggested Condition 6 be divided into two separate conditions as <br /> follows: <br /> 6. The applicant shall construct parking lot and landscaping improvements previously <br /> • planned for Phase I. <br /> 7. Provide a plan for updating the rest of the existing retail center as part of the Phase 11 <br /> plan. <br /> I <br /> City Planner Meagan Beekman explained the Condition and suggested the wording <br /> remain as proposed. <br /> Commissioner Holewa asked if the condition wording needs to be changed. Chair Larson <br /> stated it is understandable as written. <br /> Commissioner Zimmerman stated his position that the City is fortunate to have CVS <br /> coming in on that corner and when the time is right and the economy has turned around <br /> the retail center will be modified. <br /> Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to <br /> recommend approval of Planninp- Case 11-016, Preliminary and Final Plat, and <br /> Final PUD Amendment; Arden Plaza, LLC; 3585 Lexin ton Avenue based on the <br /> findings of fact, submitted plans, and the six conditions in the August 3, 2011 <br /> planning case report. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> • REPORTS <br /> A. Report from the City Council <br />