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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 3, 2011 4 <br /> <br />Chair Larson asked what form the graphic takes. Mr. Lennander stated either an adhesive <br />film that attaches to the window or a foam core. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman stated he would also like to see some City specific type <br />graphics. <br /> <br />Chair Larson asked how commercial advertising signs are handled in the sign code. City <br />Planner Meagan Beekman stated the graphics they are referring to would not qualify as <br />advertising signs. The City would have final determination over what graphics are being <br />used on the Arden Hills CVS. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the graphics are season specific. Mr. Lennander <br />stated he believes the graphics are changed but he is not as close to the building after it is <br />constructed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames asked which windows would be the non-transparent. Mr. <br />Lennander stated they are the darker windows in the drawings. <br /> <br />Mr. Lennander reviewed the modifications that have been made since the last time they <br />appeared before the Commission. Commissioner Holewa asked why there would be <br />windows if you could not see through them. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated it would be better than a brick wall, noting the windows are more to <br />break up the brick wall rather than illuminate the inside of the store. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames stated she appreciates the fact they have increased the amount of <br />glass from the last plan. She is not bothered by the non-transparent glass. <br /> <br />Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make <br />comment. <br /> <br />Mr. Joe Commers stated he is the owner of the TCF and American Red Cross building <br />just to the West. He stated they were very impressed when they heard the plan for CVS. <br />Mr. Commers indicated they are in full support of the plan and invited the <br />Commissioners to call him if they have any questions. Mr. Commers stated the entrance <br />was also very acceptable. <br /> <br />There being no other comments, Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Larson suggested adding a condition for review of the graphics to the approval. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman suggested it be left up to Staff and Council to approve. <br /> <br />Chair Larson questioned Condition 6, and asked if the Commission is willing to wait for <br />updating the landscaping improvements and parking lot until Phase II. <br />