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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 31, 2015 8 <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler commented that three handicap stalls would be provided on the <br />Tavern Grill lot. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if three handicap spaces would adequately serve the proposed restaurant. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler deferred this question to the applicant. <br /> <br />Paul Schroeder, Westwood Engineering, reported that one handicap parking stall was required <br />per 25 parking spaces. He noted that the estimated parking need for the restaurant was 60 stalls, <br />which led him to include three handicap parking stalls for the proposed restaurant parking lot. He <br />understood that this site was a shopping center and other additional handicap parking stalls were <br />available. He provided further comment on State handicap parking requirements. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the building would have stucco or EIFS. <br /> <br />Mary Hustead, project architect, explained that the building would have a textured stucco finish. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a <br />motion to Approve Planning Case 15-016 for a Final Planned Unit <br />Development (PUD) for Phase III of the Arden Plaza Master PUD at 3527- <br />3557 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted <br />plans, as amended by the sixteen (16) conditions in the August 31, 2015, <br />Report to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the phases could be discussed by the Council, or only the PUD. <br />She was in favor of additional handicap parking near the new median and trees. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik advised that the Council could require additional parking within the PUD. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden inquired if the existing storm water pond would remain in place. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer reported that staff met with Rice Creek Watershed and the pond <br />would remain in place. Rice Creek approved the current condition of the pond with its natural <br />vegetative borders. <br /> <br />AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to <br />require the applicant to provide four (4) additional handicap parking <br />stalls. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder believed that he could fit these additional parking stalls on the site, so long as they <br />did not have to be directly in front of the restaurant. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant supported this comment. <br /> <br />The amendment carried (5-0). <br /> <br />The amended motion carried (5-0).