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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 9, 2014 13 Associate Planner Bachler reported that partial shielding would likely be provided as the globes were clouded over, which reduced the intensity of the light source. He stated typically the lumen levels of ornamental lights were significantly less than lights used to illuminate surface parking lots. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned whether from an architectural design standpoint if architects design to City lighting standards, or to their own development standards. Chair Larson discussed how architects design lighting plans with the assistance of engineers and in conformance with City standards. REPORTS A. Planning Commission Comments and Requests None. B. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from June 30, 2014, City Council Meeting, noting the City Council approved 3-2 (Holmes & Holden opposed) Planning Case 14-014, which was a Variance request at 1850 Venus Avenue to construct a 26 foot by 30 foot garage addition that would encroach 18 feet into the secondary front yard. At the Planning Commission meeting on May 7, 2014, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this case 5-1 (Holewa opposed). The City Council also approved Planning Case 14-021 for a 60 day extension to the temporary wall signage at 1290 County Road F West. The extension was requested by Arden Flats to allow them additional time to utilize the temporary signage on their building to help attract future residents. The case was originally approved by the City Council in Planning Case 13-023 through a Site Plan Review and Sign Standard Adjustment on January 27, 2014. The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-023 on January 8, 2014, and unanimously recommended approval. The City Council voted to approve the TCAAP Master Plan Land Use Map on June 30, 2014. The motion carried 3-2 (Werner & McClung opposed). With this approval the City is now able to proceed with the policy and regulation section that will add design standards, setback and other urban form. Councilmember Holmes provided an update on the bridge improvements or replacements planned in and around Arden Hills for the next two years. She described the diverging diamond interchange (DDI) that was planned for the Highway 96/I-35W interchange. She encouraged all to take part in National Night Out Celebrations on August 5, 2014. She noted two State of the City Events would be held this year. The first would be at Flaherty’s at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2014 and the second was scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.