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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 7, 2015 4 Ms. Kalzenberg commented the site had an existing loading dock and noted the property would not be used as a distribution center. She indicated that goods would only be brought to and from the site twice a year. Councilmember Holmes asked if the reduction in the required number of parking spaces would only be for the proposed use or if would remain with the property. Associate Planner Bachler stated he would need to speak with the City Attorney regarding this. Councilmember Holmes stated that a sidewalk could be placed directly adjacent to the road to allow for a continuous sidewalk along County Road E. It was her understanding that the Public Works Director did not support this suggestion. She believed the lights and trees could be placed along the sidewalk. Associate Planner Bachler understood that Public Works Director Maurer believed it would be difficult to accommodate a sidewalk on the property. Commissioner Zimmerman was pleased that Frattallone’s was willing to stay and invest in Arden Hills. He discussed the importance of the County Road E corridor and the B-2 Zoning District. He wanted to see a continuous sidewalk and landscaping through the corridor. Commissioner Jones questioned if vehicles could park on the east side of the building. Chair Thompson suggested that staff speak with the applicant and discuss ways that the parking lot could be reconfigured in order to allow for enough parking, while allowing for the sidewalk to be completed. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Hames seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 14-035 for a Site Plan Review at 1203 County Road E based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five (5) conditions in the January 7, 2015, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6- 0).