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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION * JANUARY 17,2017 <br />building and would be constructed primarily of masonry brick with prominent tower features at <br />the north and south ends of the building. <br />Senior Planner Bachler explained the existing access driveway on Lexington Avenue would be <br />maintained during Phase 2. The developer has provided a site plan showing internal traffic <br />circulation with the completion of Phase 2. In conjunction with Phase 3, a new access driveway <br />would be constructed in alignment with the Target service road. The approved Development <br />Agreement for Lexington Station states that Ramsey County will condition approval of this new <br />driveway on the installation of necessary traffic controls at the intersection, which may include a <br />signal. The two access driveways on Red Fox Road would remain as well. Modifications may be <br />required to these driveways to accommodate the Phase 2 development. <br />Nicholas Roberts, Roberts Management, thanked the Council for their time. He discussed the <br />success of Phase I of Lexington Station and hoped Phase II would also enhance the community. <br />He provided further comment on the Phase II plans and looked forward to hearing the Council's <br />questions and comments. <br />Mayor Grant questioned how many bays Phase II would have. <br />Mr. Roberts indicated Phase II would have 10 to 12 bays. <br />Mayor Grant was pleased that all of the tenants would be able to be seen when traffic enters the <br />property and believed this would assist in drawing visitors to the development. <br />Councilmember McClung agreed and stated his only concern with the development was the west <br />elevation of the Phase II building. He believed this this elevation was too plain. He suggested the <br />back side of the building be more broken up. <br />Councilmember Holden was happy to see the development had more parking. She expressed <br />concern with the lack of greenspace within Phase II. She asked if Phase II would include any <br />outdoor eateries. <br />Mr. Roberts anticipated the north side of the building could have an outdoor eating space. <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned if a drive-up window would be allowed. <br />Senior Planner Bachler stated flexibility may be needed through the PUD process in order to <br />allow a drive-thru window for Phase II and Phase III. <br />Councilmember Holden recommended the applicant offer more handicap parking near the future <br />anchor spots within the development. <br />Mayor Grant questioned what the future anchor tenants may be. <br />Mr. Roberts stated the anchor spaces would accommodate a small box retail store, such as Trader <br />Joe's.