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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2016 5 Senior Planner Bachler discussed the existing and proposed stormwater management system for the site. It was noted that the new system would better manage stormwater runoff for the property. Commissioner Lambeth commented on the demolition plan for the site. He recommended the grade of the site be watched closely in order for the water to drain properly from the south side of the building. Senior Planner Bachler noted that a separate grading and erosion control permit would be required from the City. This permit would be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Commissioner Lambeth respected staff’s recommendation regarding the monument sign. However, he questioned if the location of the monument sign was proper. He proposed the sign be located at the northwest corner of the site. Senior Planner Bachler recommended that the applicant address the proposed location of the monument sign. He noted that the proposed location did conform to the Sign Code requirements for monument sign setbacks from the front and side property lines. Commissioner Jones agreed it would be safer for vehicular traffic to have the sign more centrally located. Commissioner Zimmerman expressed concern with the reduction in landscape coverage. He feared the B-2 District vision was not being followed for this property. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the landscaping plan in further detail and believed the new stormwater management system would be more effective. He understood the pervious area was being reduced, however this was being mitigated by the new trees and perennial plantings proposed for the site. He explained the applicant was requesting flexibility on this point within the PUD and staff found the improved stormwater management system to be a positive for the property. Commissioner Gehrig discussed the drive-thru window and asked if the City had specific definitions for fast food establishments. He questioned if this included coffee shops. Senior Planner Bachler responded that the Zoning Code includes a definition for fast food restaurants and that most coffee shops would be classified as a fast food establishment. Commissioner Jones questioned where the drive-thru would be located. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the location of the proposed drive-thru window. He provided further comment on how vehicles would stack at this location. It was noted the proposed site plan could not accommodate the required number of vehicle stacking spaces for a fast food restaurant drive-thru. He added that staff recommended a condition of approval that an amendment to the PUD be required if Arden Square leases or sells the space to a fast food restaurant establishment that would use the drive-thru.