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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 201413 far in excess from what was necessary. He requested the Commission modify these conditions to more closely reflect the financial conditions for the E Street Flats redevelopment. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the proposed financial conditions were developed when the Lexington Station redevelopment project was approved. The City evaluated the security and escrow standards to ensure the City was adequately protected. She commented the City Attorney supported the proposed conditions noting the securities would be returned to the applicant upon completion of the project. Chair Larson conditions if recommended by staff and the City Attorney. He suggested the applicant take this matter up with the City Council. Mr. Davidson commented Conditions 19 and 20 regarding the truck traffic did not work for Goodwill. He stated the condition would force truck traffic to enter and exit the site after hours which would disrupt the adjacent E Street Flats tenants. He reported the truck traffic would be very limited. He proposed Condition 19 be amended to prohibit truck traffic between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Chair Larson agreed that Condition 19 was unnecessarily restrictive. He recommended the Planning Commission address this matter. He suggested the truck traffic not be restricted for the first year and that this condition be permanently removed after the first year. Associate Planner Bachler indicated Condition 19 would not apply to the site in the first year. After that time, the City could either extend this period, allow the period to expire, or process a permanent amendment to the PUD. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that after 12 months the waiver could expire and the restriction on truck traffic would take effect, or the waiver could be extended with no restrictions on delivery times. The applicant could request a PUD amendment to eliminate Condition 19 in the future. She commented the proposed language was recommended by the City Attorney. Commissioner Hames asked if the current conditions required action at the end of 12 months. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated this was the case. Commissioner Thompson questioned why truck traffic was being restricted particularly during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Associate Planner Bachler indicated the proposed hours were selected to reduce the potential truck traffic impact on County Road E and the easterly driveway on the site. Commissioner Thompson was in favor of reviewing the hours for truck traffic as they were too restrictive as proposed. Commissioner Holewa questioned who would monitor the truck traffic if the restrictive hours were left in place.