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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 4, 2015 18 Associate Planner Bachler stated that the applicant had requested an eight-foot chain link fence to be placed along the south side of the seasonal sales area. He reported that staff had concerns with the additional height and that it would be a chain link fence. Commissioner Bartel discussed the parking concerns on the Arden Plaza property and inquired if the proposed number of parking spaces was sufficient. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the site plan with the Commission and commented that staff believed the proposed number of parking stalls was adequate. He reported that the exact parking needs for the future phases was uncertain at this time. Commissioner Zimmerman provided comment on how the parking and traffic from the future uses would impact this site. He questioned if the current traffic patterns would support the proposed use. Associate Planner Bachler noted that a traffic study was completed with the original PUD request. He commented that a similar amount of building space was being proposed for the site with the current PUD Amendment request. David Bergstrom, Wellington Management, provided comment on the zero lot line with regard to the shopping center. He noted that several parking spaces were lost on the site due to the Walgreens development. Commissioner Jones asked if any additional landscaping would be installed surrounding the seasonal sales area. Mr. Bergstrom explained that the seasonal sales area was a non-permeable surface at this time. He reported that the main focus of the PUD Amendment request was the proposed lot split. Tom Frattallone, Frattallone Hardware, discussed the design of the garden center with the Commission. He commented that a raised concrete area would surround this garden center in order to provide a platform for the fencing. He requested that Condition #22 be removed from the staff’s recommendation for approval. It was his opinion that this condition was holding his property to a higher standard than surrounding uses. Commissioner Holewa believed this was a reasonable request. Associate Planner Bachler supported amending the language within Condition #22 to allow for the continued use of the area under the canopy for outdoor display of merchandise. He was concerned about the outdoor sales continuing into the parking lot or service areas outside of the defined fenced-off garden center. Staff then discussed the requirements for outdoor storage in the B-2 Zoning District. Chair Thompson supported the outdoor storage for Frattallone’s remain in place as is. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m.