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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 9 Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated the original PUD allowed only for transparent glass. However, staff was in favor of allowing spandrel glass in lieu of banner coatings. Councilmember Holden asked if the Council should approve the use of spandrel glass. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained there were still a number of unknowns and suggested the Council hold off until the tenants for the corner bays were secured. Mayor Grant suggested the Council direct staff to report back once the tenants for the corner bays were secured by the applicant. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of allowing staff to negotiate this issue with the applicant. Councilmember Holden recommended that the applicant go through the PUD amendment process again if significant changes were made to the windows. City Planner Streff commented that the Council could direct staff to negotiate window coverage for store rooms and kitchens with the applicant. Councilmember Holmes asked if staff was comfortable with this suggestion. Community Development Director Hutmacher supported this recommendation. Councilmember McClung was in favor of retaining flexibility for staff and the developer, but stated a PUD amendment may be necessary considering the tenants were unknown. Mayor Grant requested comment from the applicant. Tim Gilbert, Roberts Management Group, 1851 Berkley Road in White Bear Lake, stated the possibility of spandrel glass was still unknown. He commented it may be necessary to use spandrel glass if a restaurant was to locate in one of the corner bays. Councilmember Holmes withdrew her recommendation and suggested the Council take no action addressing the windows at this time. Councilmember McClung questioned if Condition 10 should be removed. Community Development Intern Bachler recommended Condition 10 remain worded as is. The amended motion carried (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS