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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 3 (loading dock area) of Building 2 in order to preserve the view of adjacent buildings and to reduce monotony. A motion was approved to add condition #18 that states: “The Developer shall provide additional façade treatments on the south façade (loading dock area) of Building 2 similar to the north façade but not requiring use of the anodized aluminum materials”. City Planner Streff indicated that staff has been working with Roberts Management Group to ensure that the building design meets the intent of condition #18. In order to satisfy this condition, Roberts Management Group has provided a façade design that includes a horizontal sand colored band along the top edge of the building wall. Staff has reviewed this design and does not believe that the intent of the condition as approved by the City Council has been met by the proposal. He explained that Nick Roberts, Roberts Management Group, requested to speak with the Council to discuss the proposed building design and façade treatments to be used on Building 2. Councilmember Holmes requested clarification between the two proposed designs. City Planner Streff discussed the façade design plans in further detail with the Council. Nick Roberts, Roberts Management Group, thanked the Council for their time. He provided further clarification on the proposed façade treatments and colors for Building 2. He reviewed a materials board and reiterated that it was his goal to have a beautiful, high quality building. He described how the acid washing and sand blasting would impact the finish. Mayor Grant commented that the orientation of Building 2 was a concern, in addition to the east elevation of this building. The Council discussed the close proximity of Building 2 to the adjacent property. Councilmember Holden did not like the band at the top of the building. Mr. Roberts agreed stating that he believed the building was nice-looking without the additional banding. Councilmember Holmes asked if the developer could pursue a third panel color. Mr. Roberts indicated that this would increase his costs exponentially and would put further delays on his project. He explained how he would rather acid wash or sandblast the panels to create a third color along the elevation. He provided further comment on the discussions he has had with his architect. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that from a staff perspective, she believed that the one band could not be considered as “the additional façade treatments”. Mayor Grant agreed. City Administrator Klaers inquired if the project would be delayed until next year if the Council did not believe the proposed band met with the intent of the additional façade treatments.