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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 30, 2015 15 businesses and noted parking times may vary depending on business hours. She questioned why the Council should consider approval of the plat when the site was not currently in compliance with the B-2 design regulations. Associate Planner Bachler reported that properties in the B-2 District are only required to comply with these new design regulations if requesting a significant change to a building or site. City Attorney Jamnik noted that the City could not require existing businesses in the B-2 district to adhere to the recently approved design regulations, but these guidelines would be followed by all new plats and site redevelopments. Councilmember Woodburn believed that the empty and half empty pallets behind the Frattallone's building should be addressed. He thought that the south side of Lot 3 should be cleaned up. He questioned if the applicant supported action on this item being delayed until April 13th City Attorney Jamnik stated that the delay was requested by the applicant. Associate Planner Bachler explained that Tom Frattallone was out of town this week and therefore could not attend this evening's meeting to address the Council's questions. Mayor Grant questioned who would be completing the demising wall. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the condition surrounding the demising wall. Councilmember Holden asked what Wellington Management could do to address the unsightly mess behind the Frattallone's building. David Bergstrom, Wellington Management, explained that he was addressing this concern with Frattallone's and understood this was part of building management. He stated that additional language may have to be added to the lease in order for the rear of the building to remain sightly. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City had a fine system in place. City Administrator Klaers reported that the City does not have a fine system in place. Mr. Bergstrom did not believe that he needed to be fined. He commented that he would bring this concern back to his management in order to ensure that the rear of the building was kept in better order. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 15-002 for a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3527-3557 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the twelve (12) conditions in the March 30, 2015, Report to the City Council. The motion carried (5-0).