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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 6, 2017 5 Senior Planner Bachler stated the lot to the east was a landlocked property and an access easement would likely be required. He explained the owner of the lot to the east also owned the lot to the south of the proposed hotel. Commissioner Lambeth understood the applicant was requesting quite a bit of flexibility and exceptions within the PUD. He questioned if the hotel should be located on the property to the south in order offer more space and reduce the number of exceptions. Senior Planner Bachler deferred this question to the applicant and noted this option was discussed with the applicant. He reported there was a deed restriction on both the lots to the south and east that would not allow for a hotel on either property. Commissioner Lambeth commented on the amount of EIFS on the building, along with the different types of EIFS. He stated he had concerns with EIFS being used given the way it can trap moisture between the board and the building. He recommended the installation plan for the EIFS be submitted at the time the PUD is brought to the City. He inquired what type of EIFS would be installed on the hotel. Senior Planner Bachler stated the City would require more detail on the EIFS installation as part of the building permit review process. Chair Thompson discussed the City’s building standards and agreed the building did have a large percentage of EIFS. She encouraged the developer to have more stone and glass incorporated into the building façade. She questioned how the site would handle overflow parking. Senior Planner Bachler explained limited street parking may be available. Otherwise, off-site parking would have to be sought by the property owner. Commissioner Zimmerman agreed that parking could be a concern for this property and he wanted to be assured the applicant was ready to address this matter. Commissioner Jones inquired if the City was rezoning this property to allow for the hotel. Senior Planner Bachler stated the site was not being rezoned but rather was going through the PUD process. Commissioner Jones requested further information regarding the building height. Senior Planner Bachler discussed the building height and noted the additional parapet height would only be in specific areas along the building roofline. He explained the City has allowed for increased building height in the past for properties that abut Interstate 694. Chair Thompson invited the applicant to come forward at this time. Michele Caron, Sambatek, thanked staff for the thorough presentation. She explained she had worked to maximize the landscaping plan. She offered additional information on the proposed signs and noted the location on the building.