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