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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 23, 2015 8 <br /> Mayor Pro-Tem McClung understood flexibility was being requested with regard to tree <br /> preservation and tree plantings. He requested further information from the applicant as to why the <br /> Council should consider this flexibility. <br /> Mr. Roberts commented that this was the only area he was requesting flexibility through the <br /> entire PUD process. He stated that part of the reason was because there are a lot of trees on the <br /> site and that he was running out of space to plant trees; except for the location along the northwest <br /> property line. He suggested that this property line not be fully screened by trees in order for the <br /> new building to be viewed by passing traffic along the freeway. He wanted to capture some of <br /> this exposure for his future tenants. He discussed further how he had worked to achieve both his <br /> and the City's goals through the PUD. <br /> Ben Hartberg, consulting landscape architect for the applicant, reviewed the landscape plan <br /> further with the Council. He noted that some of the existing trees along the property line belong <br /> to HealthPartners. He reported that trees could not be planted over the watermain, but stated <br /> junipers or a fence may be an option to provide additional screening. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer explained that the City had two utility mains running along this <br /> property, a 16" water main and a sanitary sewer line that crossed under 1-694. Staff did not <br /> recommend plantings in this area given the fact they may need to be taken out for repairs in the <br /> future. <br /> Mr. Roberts indicated that he would be more than happy to offer additional plantings if they <br /> could be placed on the HealthPartners property, away from the utility easement. He stated that he <br /> would be happy to plant four or five trees in this area. <br /> Mayor Pro-Tem McClung and Councilmember Holden supported this recommendation. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the loading dock elevation of the building. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested that the applicant break up and further improve this elevation. <br /> She encouraged Roberts Management Group to communicate their construction plan and timing <br /> to HealthPartners. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a <br /> motion to approve Planning Case 14-036 for a Master and Final Planned Unit <br /> Development (PUD) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to construct <br /> two (2) multi-tenant light industrial buildings, based on the findings of fact <br /> and the submitted plans, as amended by the fourteen (14) conditions in the <br /> February 23, 2015, Report to the City Council. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that Condition #15 be added and read: City Staff will be <br /> allowed entrance at least one time a year to determine the percentage of warehouse space. <br /> AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Pro-Tem McClung <br /> seconded a motion adding Condition #15 which will read: That City <br /> Staff shall be allowed access to the development on an annual basis to <br />