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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – OCTOBER 12, 2020 8 Councilmember Holmes requested the architect speak to the differences between brick and brick veneer. She wanted to understand if traffic along 694 would be able to tell the difference between these two products. Councilmember Scott indicated he has been to the McDonald’s in Arden Hills numerous times and he was not hung up on real brick versus brick veneer. Brock Martinson, architect for Scannell Properties, explained the proposed building material was real brick, but the face has been cut off. He noted the product that would be used was called thin brick that was cast into a panel. Councilmember Holden questioned if there would be mortar between the bricks. Mr. Martinson reported the material between the brick (mortar) would be colored concrete from the precast panel. Dan Salzar, Scannell Properties, stated the thin brick was put into the precast panels before they were poured. He explained the building on Winnetka has brick panels because there was a very small quantity. He discussed how the proposed building in Arden Hills would have metal, brick and glass along the building’s façade. He reported thin brick would appear like real brick to passersby. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the quality of the metal panels that were proposed for the building. Mr. Martinson explained the metal panels were a high-end building material. He reported the factory applied finish would last 10 to 15 years and the panels themselves were warrantied for 20 to 30 years. It was noted if the panels were to fade, they could be repainted after 15 years. Mayor Grant asked if the City could incorporate language into the development agreement that the developer will maintain the finish on the metal panels. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this language could be included in the development agreement. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the trees. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla indicated the applicant would be adding more trees to the site as well as dedicating $10,000 to the City to plant trees elsewhere. He recommended this be made a condition for approval. He stated Condition 32 could read: The applicant shall pay the City with $10,000 prior to the issuance of a building permit for tree dedication. Mayor Grant reported Highway 96 was a roadway that could use trees. He questioned how many trees could be purchased with $10,000.