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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 16, 2015 8 table this request to allow the applicant time to provide the City with additional information on the business plan for the Frattallone's Ace Hardware Store and to address alternative options for exterior storage and seasonal outdoor displays on the property. Associate Planner Bachler explained that staff has since met with Frattallone's Ace Hardware to discuss the operational needs of their business. The applicant has provided a letter to the City Council describing the current operations of the garden center, including the specific areas used for storage, displays, and sale of different seasonal products. In consultation with staff, Frattallone's has prepared a Site Plan indicating where they propose to locate exterior storage, outdoor displays and sales, and trash and recycling collection on the property. Staff has provided recommendations to the applicant on what locations and parameters may be appropriate for these uses based on the comments provided by the City Council at the Regular Meeting on February 23, 2015. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the following operational requirements for exterior storage and seasonal outdoor sales on the property are depicted in the Site Plan: • West side of Frattallone's Hardware store would be restricted to trash and recycling collection only. Materials would be required to be collected within seven days. No exterior storage or seasonal sales would be permitted in this area. • South side of Frattallone's Hardware store would be designated for short-term exterior storage of seasonal materials and products only. This storage area would be restricted to 12 feet in width. • Seasonal sales would be permitted along the north and east side of the garden center fence. These areas would be restricted to 5 feet in width and a height limit would be placed on the east side display area. A customer access aisle has been provided adjacent to the parking stalls along the north and east side of the garden center to facilitate customer pick-up of materials. • No exterior storage or sales would be permitted within the fenced garden center during the months of January and February. Winter sales would continue to be permitted under the existing canopy area in front of the Frattallone's Hardware store. Associate Planner Bachler commented that staff is expecting to bring Planning Case 15-002 to the March 30, 2015, regular meeting for City Council consideration. The applicant is requesting feedback and direction from the City Council on the proposed Garden Center/Outdoor Seasonal Sales Display Site Plan. Based on the comments provided by the City Council, staff will work with the applicant to update the Site Plan prior to the meeting on March 30, 2015. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the concerns with the request. Associate Planner Bachler stated that the Zoning Code does not permit exterior storage in the B-2 Zoning District. He stated that an existing Conditional Use Permit allows Frattallone's to have an outdoor sales/garden center. Councilmember McClung indicated there was storage located at the rear of the building, which was also a concern to the Council. Councilmember Holmes stated that there has been outdoor storage at this location for as long as she has lived in Arden Hills and it has not been a problem.