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<br /> <br />3.Only one building or architecturally unified complex containing two or more businesses <br />using drive-up windows will be allowed in addition to one freestanding business using a <br />drive-up window. <br /> <br /> <br />4.The architecture and the site, grading, circulation, landscaping, screening and signage <br />plans shall unify the appearance and function of the complex or building. <br /> <br /> <br />5.An architecturally unified complex may consist of one or more buildings on one or more <br />parcels if the intent of providing a unified appearance and function is not compromised. <br /> <br /> <br />6.The applicant shall submit a circulation plan that demonstrates that the use will not <br />interfere or reduce the safety of non-motorized movements, specifically pedestrian and <br />bicyclists. <br /> <br /> <br />Section 1325 General Regulations <br /> <br />A. Accessory Structures Section 1325.01 Meets Requirements <br /> <br />In all zoning districts, an accessory structure cannot exceed the height of the principal structure <br />on the property. The proposed accessory structure in the first phase of the development is below <br />the height of the Phase I building. Additionally, the Zoning Code requires accessory structures to <br />have an exterior finish that is compatible in appearance and material used with the principal <br />structure. In this case, the applicant has proposed using brick and rough faced cast stone for the <br />accessory structure. These materials are also the two primary materials proposed for the principal <br />building façade. <br /> <br />B. Additional Requirements for Drive-up Windows Section 1325.04 Flexibility Requested <br /> <br />Section 1325.04 of the Zoning Code regulates the location and site development standards of <br />drive-in businesses in addition to the special regulations outlined for the B3 District. All of the <br />requirements of this section are met by the proposed development with the exception of the <br />proximity to other drive-in establishments, which cannot be closer than 1,320 feet. The closest <br />drive-in business is located approximately 880 feet from the proposed drive-up window. This <br />requirement, along with a waiver permitted in section 1320.09 of the City Code, is discussed <br />previously in this report. <br /> <br />C. Landscaping and Tree Preservation Section 1325.05 Subd. 1 and 1325.055 <br /> <br />A Landscaping Plan was submitted by the applicant for Phase I and is included in Attachment C. <br />Based on the square footage of the proposed building, the City Code requires 48 caliper inches of <br />trees be planted. Currently, 22.5 calipers inches of trees are proposed. Staff has included as <br />condition of approval that an additional 25.5 caliper inches of trees be included in the Phase I <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for June 19, 2013 <br /> <br />619 <br />Page of <br /> <br />