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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 27, 201414 Associate Planner Bachler discussed the transparency requirements and noted that the applicant had not and was requesting flexibility. He reviewed the locations on the building that would have spandrel glass windows. He reported that the proposed spandrel windows would be a lighter gray than was used by Walgreens on Lexington Avenue. Mayor Grant questioned if 138 cars per hour was a reasonable estimate for this site. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that this was the estimated number of trips for the midday and evening peak hours and that the proposed development was expected to generate between 1,000 to 1,500 daily trips. Mayor Grant requested further information on how truck traffic would maneuver through the site. He had concerns with the safety of truck traffic entering and exiting the site. Associate Planner Bachler discussed how trucks would maneuver through the site as it was currently designed. Councilmember Holden stated that the property owner would be leasing the building to Goodwill; however, this lease could end and a different tenant could occupy the building. This new tenant could have an impact on the traffic patterns and number of trucks entering and exiting the site. Councilmember McClung expressed concern with the lack of screening on the north side of the building. The lack of screening would give passing traffic a clear view of the donation area. Associate Planner Bachler commented that the landscaping for the site was not included on the presented slides. He reviewed the landscaping plan in further detail with the Council. Mayor Grant asked if staff considered higher screening around the loading dock. Associate Planner Bachler stated that this was not considered by staff, but if this was a concern of the Council, an additional condition for approval could be added. Councilmember Holden asked if the proposed metal fence around the loading area met the B-2 design standards. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the proposed fence did meet the B-2 design standards. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended the fence be painted to match the color of the building façade. Councilmember Holden requested further comment from staff regarding Conditions 19 and 20 as presented to the Planning Commission. Associate Planner Bachler reported that these conditions were put in place to address the concerns with how truck traffic could potentially block traffic or cause congestion along County Road E and read as follows: