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