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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 23, 2015 19 Councilmember Woodburn wanted to see the weeds surrounding the stormwater pond properly managed. David Bergstrom, Wellington Management, commented that the large pond on the southeast corner of the site had a plugged drainage pipe which has since been cleared. He stated that a maintenance agreement was not in place. He reported that if a maintenance agreement were created, it would have to include several surrounding properties. City Attorney Jamnik advised that the Council could direct staff to implement a procedure to require the property owner to maintain the stormwater pond. He stated that this language could be placed in the agreement with the applicant in order to meet all State requirements. Councilmember Holden asked what would be stored in the garden center area throughout the winter months. Tom Frattallone, Frattallone's Ace Hardware, commented the garden center would be in use from early March through December 28th. He indicated the space would be used to store tomato cages, concrete, firewood and sidewalk salt in January and February. Councilmember Holden requested further clarification on how staff was defining the outdoor sales area. City Planner Streff defined the outdoor sales area to be the area outlined in red on the preliminary plat map, which included the covered canopy area. He stated this area was approximately 8,400 square feet in size. Mr. Frattallone indicated that the requested garden center area was the same size as has been used by Frattallone's since they moved into the tenant space. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 15-002 for a Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit Development Amendment, and Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 3527- 3557 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the twenty-two (22) conditions in the February 23, 2015, Report to the City Council. Councilmember Woodburn commented that he did not support Condition #22. He recommended exterior storage be removed from the sentence as outdoor storage is not allowed in the B-2 District. Mayor Pro-Tem McClung inquired if this item could be approved on a 2-1 vote of the Council this evening. City Attorney Jamnik stated this would not be the case. He commented that a 3-0 vote would be necessary in order to approve Planning Case 15-002. He clarified that the stormwater management issue would be clarified within the development agreement.