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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 2014 7 <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Thompson asked how the proposed business would operate with regard to <br />donation drop-off and processing. <br /> <br />Debbie Ferry, Goodwill/Easter Sales Minnesota, invited the Commission to visit the Goodwill <br />Corporate store in the Midway area. She indicated items are turned every three weeks and truck <br />trailers are used to remove items that have not sold. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa stated the level of donations were on the rise as people were interested in <br />recycling their goods. <br /> <br />Scott Nelson, DJR Architecture, explained he has enjoyed working with staff on this project. He <br />then reviewed how the proposed Goodwill store would meet the B-2 design standards. He <br />reviewed the mission of the Goodwill organization stating this store would greatly benefit Arden <br />Hills. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thompson asked how the roof parapets would be supported. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson indicated the roof line would be completed in concrete block and would be able to <br />support weight of the proposed parapets. <br /> <br />Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />There being no comment Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames requested comment from the developer regarding the proposed staff <br />conditions. <br /> <br />Mr. Davidson stated his main concerns were with Conditions 4 through 7. He indicated these <br />conditions addressed the finances of the project and were vastly different from the conditions <br />required for the E Street Flats redevelopment. It was his opinion that the proposed escrows were <br />far in excess from what was necessary. He requested the Commission modify these conditions to <br />more closely reflect the financial conditions for the E Street Flats redevelopment. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the proposed financial conditions <br />were developed . <br />The City evaluated the security and escrow standards to ensure the City was adequately <br />protected. She commented the City Attorney supported the proposed conditions noting the <br />securities would be returned to the applicant upon completion of the project. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated he did not feel it was <br />conditions if recommended by staff and the City Attorney. He suggested the applicant take this <br />matter up with the City Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Davidson commented Conditions 19 and 20 regarding the truck traffic did not work for <br />Goodwill. He stated the condition would force truck traffic to enter and exit the site after hours <br />