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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 3, 2011 3 4. A development agreement amendment shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The agreement shall be executed prior to the issuance of any permits or site preparation. 5. The applicant hereby agrees to waive their right to appeal any special assessments levied against Lot 1, Lot 2, or Lot 3 for streetscape improvements, associated with the implementation of the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District, provided that, the special assessments do not exceed an amount equal to $350 per lineal foot of frontage on County Road E and further provided that the properties are specially assessed in the same manner as other similarly situated parcels. 6. The applicant shall construct parking lot and landscaping improvements previously planned for Phase I, as well as provide a plan for updating the rest of the existing retail center, as part of Phase II. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned the gathering area that was part of the Building 1 and Building 3 plan. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated Building 2 would have a gathering area as part of the standards. With the exclusion of Building 3 there is no need for outdoor seating or outdoor gathering area. Bike racks will be part of Phase I along with a park bench. The pedestrian connection is part of Phase I. Chair Larson questioned the difference between the CVS plan and the previously approved Phase I plan. City Planner Meagan Beekman explained that with the elimination of Building 3, the pedestrian connection could be re-oriented and the stairs could be eliminated. An ADA ramp will be constructed in place of the stairs. Commissioner Holewa asked if a restaurant or coffee shop was included in Phase I. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated it is not part of Phase I. Chair Larson noted the drawings appear sparse on the interior and asked if all three rain gardens would be constructed with this phase. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the three rain gardens were part of Rice Creek Watershed District’s requirements. Mr. Steve Wellington, President Wellington Management stated all three rain gardens will be part of Phase I. Chair Larson asked if some planters could be added that could be moved as necessary. Chair Larson asked if the retaining wall would be part of the new pedestrian ramp. Mr. Wellington stated the retaining wall will be reconfigured off Lexington. Mr. Jon Lennander, Velmeir Companies showed brick samples and indicated he is familiar with the CVS building plan. Chair Larson asked what would be included in the graphics on the windows. Mr. Lennander stated they are related to the CVS brand, graphic representation of what CVS sells. The graphics have not yet been designed for this site. Chair Larson asked when the graphics would be reviewed. Mr. Lennander stated he will forward to Ms. Beekman the standard graphic package. Commissioner Hames asked if there could be Arden Hills’ specific type of graphics.