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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –September 4, 201313 1.That a maximum of sixteen (16) additional parking spaces shall be allowed to be constructed on the property. 2.That the parking spaces shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted site plan. 3.That that parking spaces shall be constructed of a hard surface and shall meet the City’s standards for hard surfacing. 4.That the property owner shall maintain shared parking agreement(s) with adjacent property owners in order to provide a minimum of twenty-eight (28) additional parking spaces. 5.That a minimum of four (4) additional pine trees and two (2) additional flower beds shall be provided along County Road E as depicted in the landscaping/parking plan. 6.That all additional trees planted shall be two and one-half (2.5) caliper inches for deciduous trees and six (6) feet in height for coniferous trees. 7.That a decorative rod iron fence four (4) feet in height shall be provided immediately south of the southern parking area. 8.That the applicant shall work with the City to provide the necessary easement along County Road E for pedestrian movements. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1.Recommend Approval with Conditions 2.Recommend Approval as Submitted 3.Recommend Denial 4.Table Chair Larson openedthe floor to Commissioner comments. Chair Larson requested further information on the design standards for parking lots and if the City would requirecurb and gutter. He explained the access road did not have curband gutter, and neither did the parking lot. City Planner Streffstated he would have to review the design standards furtherto determine if curb and gutter would be required. He indicated it would be reasonable to require the applicant to install curb and gutter for the new parking spaces. Chair Larson suggested the City Engineer review the parking lot plans further to assure the site drains properly and that the fence placement does not interfere with the parking stalls. Commissioner Holewa questioned if the fencing would interfere with the existing landscaping. City Planner Streffdid not anticipate that the fence wouldinterfere with the existing landscaping. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained the proposed fencing would be similar to the fence installed at the E Street Flatsbuilding at 1201 County Road Eand would be decorative in nature while still providing screening. Commissioner Holewa inquired if the City had requirements regarding permeable and non- permeable surfaces.