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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 10, 2014 6 Associate Planner Bachler explained the metal panels would be located around the drive-thru window. He recommended additional information on the panels be provided by the applicant. Nick Roberts, 1851 Buerkle Road, White Bear Lake, Roberts Management, commented that the metal panels would serve as an architectural accent. Councilmember McClung asked if the applicant supported the additional condition recommended by the Planning Commission, which would require the building owner to regularly maintain the lights on the interior side of the opaque windows. Mr. Roberts did not object to this condition for approval. Mayor Grant questioned how the lights would look from the outside of the building. Mr. Roberts provided the Council with a sample of building materials to show how the light would be diffused by the opaque windows. Mayor Grant appreciated the applicant bringing in building materials that served as a sample for the Council. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 14-010 for an amendment to the Final PUD for Phase I of the Lexington Station redevelopment project at 3833 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the four (4) conditions in the March 10,2014, report to the City Council. Councilmember Holden requested the fourth condition read: The building owner shall regularly service and clean the interior light fixtures, windows and void space, and replace burnt out bulbs with consistent lighting. Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Werner accepted this friendly amendment to the motion. The motion carried (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Planning Case 13-019—Accessory Building Site Plan—Gradient Financial City Planner Streff indicated that Planning Case #13-019 was tabled at the City Council meeting on November 25, 2013, to allow the applicant additional time to research other exterior building materials for the accessory structure and trash enclosure being proposed at 4105 Lexington Avenue North, in order to comply with the zoning regulations. City Planner Streff explained the applicant has resubmitted a revised exterior materials list for the accessory structure and trash enclosure to be reviewed by the Council. The materials include a white brick to be used on the front fagade and a cement board or cement board plank to be used on