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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 26, 2015 6 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. A PUD Amendment Agreement shall be drafted by the City Attorney and shall be executed prior to the issuance of an Electrical Permit for the installation of the LED accent lights. 3. An automatic dimmer module shall be installed to reduce the nighttime light output of the LED accent lights on the canopy and building to no more than 350 nits. 4. An automatic dimmer module shall be installed on the existing monument sign on the property to reduce the nighttime light output of the LED lights on the sign to no more than 350 nits. Mayor Grant thanked Associate Planner Bachler for his report. Mayor Grant questioned if the lighting request from Holiday was similar to the blue lighting seen on other Holiday Stationstores in the metro area. Associate Planner Bachler stated that this was the case and that the lighting was comparable. Councilmember Holden asked why staff referred to the recommendations made by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America as a point of reference. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the report completed by staff with the City of Bloomington referenced research completed by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and that this study found that the 300 to 350 nits range was an acceptable level of brightness. Councilmember Holden requested further information on the amount of light that can fall onto adjacent streets. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the City’s Zoning Code requires that no more than 1 foot candle fall onto adjoining streets. Councilmember Holden inquired how the dimmer module would work. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the dimmer module would be on a timer. The lighting would be reduced at a set time each evening. It was noted that Holiday Stationstore had the equipment to test the nit levels and Holiday was willing to work with staff to ensure that the nighttime nit level was not above 350. Councilmember Woodburn asked what the wattage was on the proposed lighting units. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the product details for the proposed blue lighting. Councilmember Holden requested further information from the applicant regarding the proposed LED timer/dimmer.