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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 25, 2016 5 L. Motion for Authorization to Appoint Seasonal Maintenance Workers M. Motion for Authorization to Appoint Public Works Maintenance Worker Position MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. PC 16-003—Master and Final PUD—1160 County Road E (Arden Square) Senior Planner Bachler stated that the property at 1160 County Road E was first developed as a seasonal ski and golf shop in the early 1970s. In 1992, the Commers Company completed site modifications to accommodate a new bank user, including the removal of a portion of the west side of the building for five drive-up lanes under the existing building roof. Today, the 4,500 square foot space that was occupied by TCF Bank is vacant and the roof over the drive-up lanes has been removed. American Red Cross is the only tenant in the building and occupies approximately 5,000 square feet of space. Senior Planner Bachler indicated that the proposed site modifications are part of a broader reinvestment in the property being undertaken by Arden Square in an effort to attract a new tenant to the building. In conjunction with the County Road E improvements completed in 2015, the property owner agreed to close off two driveways that were replaced with one, 24-foot wide driveway. Arden Square also recently completed renovations to the front fagade of the building. These improvements included the removal of the mansard and gable roof on the west side of the building, increasing window and brick masonry coverage, and adding awnings and decorative lighting. Senior Planner Bachler explained that the proposed site improvements would modify the property's drive lanes and parking stalls for a more efficient use of space. The existing parking area on the north side of the building would be rearranged to include two one-way drive aisles and angled parking stalls. One drive-up lane on the west side of the building would be retained while the remaining lanes would be removed and replaced with parking. As a result of the project, the overall parking lot area would expand by 2,182 square feet and 21 additional parking stalls would be constructed. Other site modifications would include a new monument sign, a trash enclosure constructed with decorative rock face concrete block, bicycle racks, and updated pavement and sidewalk surfaces. Landscaping on the property would be enhanced as well with additional tree