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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 2014 6 Commissioner Holewa requested staff provide information on the gateway sign easement. Associate Planner Bachler commented the City had an existing easement for a gateway sign on the property. The easement covered 350 square feet. The applicant was aware of the easement and was willing to work with the City to ensure that plantings in the easement do not conflict Commissioner Bartel discussed the requirements that were not being met within the B-2 zoning district. He noted there was also flexibility requested in terms of the required tree plantings along the right-of-way. Matt Pacyna, Senior Associate with SRF, addressed the concerns regarding the different levels of service at the County Road E and Lexington Avenue intersection. He explained he just received the 2007 study today. He explained that he reviewed the traffic volumes along Lexington Avenue as reported in the 2007 study and that those volumes have decreased since then due to changes in travel patterns. Commissioner Holewa expressed frustration with the traffic congestion at Lexington and County Road E, especially when trying to make left turns. Mr. Pacyna explained that dual left turn lanes on County Road E were being proposed by the County and this would assist with the congestion. Commissioner Holewa asked when the mid-day traffic counts were taken. Mr. Pacyna indicated the mid-day counts were taken from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chair Larson requested staff discuss how truck traffic would move through the proposed site. Mr. Pacyna reviewed how truck traffic would move through the site. He recommended truck traffic be limited during peak hours. Associate PlannerBachler stated staff was recommending that the four parking stalls near the entrance to the loading area be removed to accommodate truck maneuvering on the site. This would reduce the number of parking stalls from 65 to 61. Rob Davidson, TAT Properties, discussed the development of E Street Flats. He indicated the proposed PUD amendment would allow for the site to be fully developed while offering a pedestrian friendly retail option in Arden Hills. He addressed the truck traffic concerns stating on a weekly basis there would be no more than three to five trucks utilizing the site. He explained he was available for questions and had several concerns regarding the staff recommended conditions. Commissioner Hames complimented the developer and Goodwill for coming to the City with a complete plan. Commissioner Holewa found the proposed use to be a good fit for the site.