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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MARCH 15, 2021 3 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how they would stop the snow from going into the neighboring <br />parking lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina explained they would start plowing on the outer edge and plow toward the building <br />and the catch basin and not pushed out beyond the curb to the neighbor’s property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked how much parking they need. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina expressed they would like to have more parking spaces but there isn’t room for <br />more. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she would like a sidewalk from the property line on the east to <br />the property line on the west and an agreement with the Quality Inn that they would provide extra <br />parking space if needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Lurk said they are proposing a sidewalk along Red Fox Road from Lexington to the property <br />line and they are in discussions with the Quality Inn regarding a shared parking agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked if the edge of the current parking for the Perkins lot coincides with <br />the drive-up lanes. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina responded that the drive thru lanes will be approximately 6” further to the east. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked if the canopy would be lit but not on the outside edge, so the <br />residents of the hotel wouldn’t be exposed to any light pollution. <br /> <br />Mr. Lurk confirmed the lighting would be pointing down. And noted the new drive-thru design <br />is in response to COVID-19 and dining rooms not being open. It’s hard to predict what customers <br />will do post COVID-19. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked about exterior building materials. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina said it will be brick on all four sides of the building, with 2 variations of brick color. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if they would be asking for any variances for construction materials. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Bemis replied that she didn’t think so at this time but staff would have to <br />look more closely as the application moves forward. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant wanted to know the setback of the building from the Lexington Avenue property <br />line. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina responded that it will be 84’ from the property line. The grade is steep from east to <br />west and a preliminary grading plan shows the drive-thru lanes will work. They are also <br />proposing to add a sidewalk on Red Fox Road. <br />