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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 5, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-011 - Chick-Fil-A CUP. Master Plan PUD, Final PUD\PC Packets Page 7 of 12 D. Drainage Wetlands and Flood Plain – Section 1325.05 Subd. 2 – Meets Requirements The city code requires stormwater management be provided to meet water quantity, infiltration, and water quality requirements. The application identifies the construction of a stormwater pond located to the north of the building. Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall submit an operation and maintenance plan for the long-term care of all on-site and off-site stormwater facilities. E. Lighting – Section 1325.05 Subd. 3 – Meets Requirements The Applicant has submitted a lighting plan that identifies general pole heights and lumen levels; however, the lumen levels are not extended to the property lines. As a condition of approval, all lighting shall be downward directed shoebox style with flush lenses. Details about the proposed lighting are found in Attachment E. During review of the concept plan, the Council expressed concern about the lighting along the west side of the building, and how that might impact the adjacent hotel. The applicant has indicated they are working with the adjacent property owner to mitigate concerns. Additional information on what this involves should be provided. F. Screening – Section 1325.05 Subd. 4 - Meets Requirements The Zoning Code requires mechanical operating equipment located on the ground or roof to be screened from adjacent streets. The mechanical equipment is location on the roof and is screened by a short parapet wall. G. Requirements for Parking, Loading, and Circulation – Section 1325.06 – Flexibly Requested Parking requirements for fast food restaurants include 15 stacking spaces for each customer pick- up window plus one space for each 2 seats. This use requires a total of 58 parking spaces and 15 stacking spaces. The applicant is proposing a total of 50 parking spaces and 40 stacking spaces. The parking lot has been configured to maximize circulation and minimize backups given the drive-thru facility. Access to the parking lot will be provided via a one-way entrance off Red Fox Road and a one-way exit onto Red Fox Road. H. Aesthetics - Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 – Meets Requirements At least seventy-five (75) percent of the exterior building materials should be made of brick masonry, tile masonry, natural stone or its synthetic equivalent, decorative concrete plank, transparent glass or any combination thereof. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Undesirable materials include simulated brick, vinyl or aluminum siding, sheet or corrugated metal siding, plain concrete blocks or panels, brightly colored metal roofing or canopies, pre-cast tilt-up walls, and mirrored or reflective glass. The proposed building elevations consist of brick veneer with metal coping. During the concept plan discussion, the applicant stated the material finish would be brick. The applicant must clarify the building materials. The Planning Commission should make a determination about whether or not brick veneer meets the City Code requirements.