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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 5 City Planner Meagan Beekman stated an internal pedestrian plan has been requested from the Developer. Mr. Roberts stated there is not a sidewalk planned at this point along Red Fox Road but this may be addressed at a later date. Commissioner Zimmerman stated he does not want to forget about bicycle access. Chair Larson asked about the exterior colors. Mr. Christian Henry, the project Architect, provided a color copy of the drawing showing exterior colors. He stated the towers would have metal roof. Commissioner Hames asked if they have other developments in the area. Mr. Roberts stated this is really his first retail project. Commissioner Hames asked if this retail space is modeled after any other projects. Mr. Roberts stated they did look at other retail spaces and took some common themes into this project. Mr. Roberts stated a few years ago he remodeled the 1120 building. Commissioner Hames stated when she first saw this plan she thought of a development in New Brighton. Chair Larson stated he has some problems with the dumpster location. Mr. Roberts stated those have been relocated in the revised plan. Chair Larson referred to the Village development in Blaine. He stated roll-up doors are on the areas where the trash is kept. Chair Larson stated they are part of the façade. Commissioner Hames asked where they were related to and Mr. Henry indicated the new location on the drawing. Chair Larson stated the tenants will need to come out the front doors with their trash. He feels this may be unattractive to customers. Commissioner Holewa suggested bike racks be at a central location rather than each retail site having a bike rack. He also suggested some railroad themed items be used on t he site. Mr. Henry stated the patio area would have bench seating and plantings and there would be room for bike racks. Commissioner Hames stated this is a very exciting plan and will be a nice addition to Arden Hills. Commissioner Thompson asked what the timeline is for the County to look at the intersection. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the intention is the timing for the County should not impede Phase I. The County will do a corridor traffic study identifying the access points and improving movement. The County would like to have some assistance from Shoreview and Arden Hills to help with the study. Commissioner Thompson asked if any work had been done where the new Trader Joe’s is going in. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the County has not done any work but the City of Shoreview has. Shoreview has identified a number of improvements to the Lexington/Red Fox Road intersection and they do plan to go ahead with those improvements. B.Planning Case 13-004 – Zoning Code Amendment; Parks and Open Space Zoning District Discussion