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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 26, 2015 13 Further discussion ensued regarding the materials that would be stored in the warehousing area of the building. Councilmember Woodburn stated that he was struggling with why seasonal storage would be allowed over another type of storage. Councilmember Holmes indicated that the applicant has only requested storage of off-season merchandise. Mayor Grant asked that a representative of the applicant address the Council. Tom Frattallone, 1900 Emerson Avenue South, explained that his family has done business in Arden Hills for the past 40 years. He reported that he negotiated the purchase of the Carroll's Furniture building. He explained that spring and winter seasonal items would be stored at this site. Councilmember McClung discussed the County Road E improvement project. He asked if there would be space on this property for a sidewalk. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the decorative lighting and trees would be included along the property, but there was not enough room for a sidewalk. Councilmember Holmes recalled that she encouraged the applicant to speak with staff regarding this matter at the Planning Commission meeting. She expressed concern as to why there was no cooperation from the applicant. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that there has been no further discussion between the applicant and staff regarding this matter. City Attorney Jamnik clarified that the City did not have proper easements for a sidewalk. Councilmember Holden asked how many parking stalls were located in the existing parking lot. Associate Planner Bachler commented that the City previously approved a Site Plan that included 41 stalls. However, he was not aware of the number of existing stalls. He noted that the proposed site plan would have 26 parking stalls. Mayor Grant discussed the proposed office and warehousing uses for the property at 1203 County Road E. He recommended that if the additional unoccupied space on the site were to be used for warehousing that the site be reconsidered to be solely a warehousing use. Councilmember Holden questioned why the applicant proposed to have 26 parking stalls and inquired if Frattallone's would be expanding its office needs in the future. Mr. Frattalone indicated that 26 stalls could adequately fit into the parking lot. He discussed his vision for the future and anticipated that he would have 17 or 18 employees in the next 10 years.