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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 5, 2011 5 3.A. Planning Case 11-001; Master and Final Planned Unit Development; 1313 County Road E; McDonald’s, USA LLC – Public Hearing (continued) Commissioner Zimmerman stated he would like to add Condition #13 requiring the applicant to reduce the amount of EFIS and bring it into compliance with the City’s regulations. Commissioner Reiff stated he would oppose this recommendation because this will add significant cost to the construction and if the City wants to have business redevelop their properties, they will need to be flexible with the standards. Commissioner Modesette stated there was additional cost involved but the City has established design standards and guidelines for this district and they should follow them. Commissioner Scott stated he would support Commissioner Zimmerman as well. Commissioner Hames stated she would not support the 25% requirement but would support changing the terra cotta EFIS to brick even though this change may result in more than the maximum of 25% EFIS. Ms. Stadther stated if the design were changed where all of the terra cotta EFIS were brick this would result in less than 25% EFIS and if this is the change that the City will require the applicant will work with it. Commissioner Modesette stated the change would improve the aesthetics of the building. Commissioner Scott stated the look of the building and how it fits the guiding plan is what the Planning Commission should be looking at and if McDonalds is willing to make the change then the Planning Commission should accept this. Commissioner Reiff stated the City should not put so many restrictions on business owners because this will result in less development within Arden Hills. Having the back of the building brick would not be cost effective. The view from County Road E is what the City is concerned with. Vice-Chair Thompson agreed that the Planning Commission should enforce the City’s codes. The Planning Commission did approve the Guiding Plan for the B2 District and should enforce these standards. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Modesette seconded a motion to add condition #13 restricting the amount of EFIS on the exterior of the building to no more than 25%. The motion carried (5-2). Ayes: Vice-Chair Thompson, Commissioners Scott, Modesette, Zimmerman, and Holewa. Nays: Commissioners Reiff and Hames. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Zimmerman a motion to Recommend Approval of Planning Case 11-001 for a Master and Final PUD at 1313