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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for September 6, 2017 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2017\PC 17-023 - Master and Final PUD - Marriot Springhill Suites - 3920 Northwoods Drive\Memos_Reports_17-023 Page 11 of 15 In the past, the City has granted flexibility for additional freestanding and wall signage for properties with frontage on Interstate 694 given visibility challenges. Additionally, the proposed hotel would have a larger overall façade area and greater building height than other buildings in the area, supporting the need for additional wall signage. The Sign Plan included in Attachment E indicates the wall signs are designed to be proportional to the building size. 4. Stormwater Management The existing office development utilizes the pond located on the adjacent property at 3928 Northwoods Drive for stormwater drainage purposes. This pond is located on property owned by Health Partners, but it was originally designed to serve multiple properties within the area. The proposed development would continue to use the pond for stormwater drainage. The applicant has submitted a Stormwater Management Plan and is working with the City Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) to ensure that pond has adequate capacity for the proposed development. The City will require a copy of the approved RCWD permit for the project before issuing any City permits. 5. Traffic Impacts Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code states that a traffic study shall be completed for all redevelopment projects in the B-3 District unless waived by the City Council. The City Council reviewed a Concept Plan for the proposed redevelopment at their Work Session meeting on June 18, 2017, and determined that a traffic study would not be required. The City Council noted that the hotel use would have a similar traffic impact to the existing office use, and that peak traffic times for the hotel would likely not coincide with peak traffic times for the other office and light industrial businesses in the area. 6. Additional Review City Engineer The City Engineer has reviewed the submitted plans and does not have any additional comments at this time. A City Grading and Erosion Control Permit will be required for this project. Building Official The City Building Official has reviewed the submitted plans and does not have any additional comments at this time. Lake Johanna Fire Department The Lake Johanna Fire Marshal has reviewed the plans and noted that the Fire Department Connection (FDC) must be located within 150 feet of a hydrant and at the front of the building or in a visible riser room. Staff has included this requirement as a condition of approval.