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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – OCTOBER 19, 2015 3 Associate Planner Bachler stated some businesses leave their displays outside at all times and others bring the items inside the building each night. He said the intent is to cover both types of businesses. City Planner Streff pointed out that some businesses do have common items displayed outside that are available for purchase inside as well. Councilmember McClung stated that the City should not be crafting this change based on the existing businesses; the change should be crafted to include businesses that could potentially come into the city in the future. Councilmember Holden noted it appears the businesses that leave their displays outside overnight are those which are generally open 24 hours a day and those businesses that are not open overnight bring their items indoors. She asked if there should be a distinction between the two types of displays (overnight versus brought indoors). Councilmember Holden asked if there could be a limit on the number of times a business would receive a permit for outdoor display. Associate Planner Bachler stated that the recommendation is that once a permit for outdoor display is issued, it is permanent as long the business continues to conform to the approved site plan. A discussion ensued regarding Maple Grove’s dimensional/location standards language of 200 feet from a residential property line unless separated by an arterial street and screened from all lot lines, and how this language could apply in Arden Hills. Associate Planner Bachler stated that language will be added regarding the additional requirement that display areas be screened if they are less than 200 feet from a residential property line as well as limiting the type of items as described in the City of Maple Grove’s requirements. He said he will check directly with the City of Maple Grove.