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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 25 Councilmember Holden recommended a bicycle rack be required at the building entrance. Mr. Rea reported a bike rack would be included. Councilmember Holmes questioned how snow removal on this site would be managed given the limited amount of parking onsite. Mr. Rea explained there would be some snow piling in the southeast corner and along the southern property line. He commented further on how the snow piles would not hinder any truck movement on the site. Councilmember Holden thanked the developer for having windows on the south side of the building. She inquired if the monument and wall signs for this building was comparable to the signs on the other Lexington Station phases. Planning Consultant Kansier reported the monument sign was very similar but noted she was unsure if the wall sign was comparable. Mr. Rea discussed the proposed signage that would make up the 180 square foot wall sign. He reported he would be seeking a separate sign permit from the City. He indicated 180 square feet would be smaller than the Cub Foods sign down the street. Councilmember Holden recommended Condition 11 be added to require the applicant to construct a sidewalk connection from Lexington Avenue to the parking lot. Mayor Grant asked if the Council should require the applicant to construct a sidewalk along Lexington Avenue. Planning Consultant Kansier reported this sidewalk was included in the County’s plans for Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Holden indicated she did not believe the City could require the applicant to construct a sidewalk in County right-of-way. City Attorney Jamnik reported if the Council puts a condition in the approval, the agreement will then address the connectivity from the Lexington Avenue sidewalk constructed by the County into this development. He indicated this would be a sufficient way to address this concern. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 21-004 for a PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review of Lexington Station III at 3787 Lexington Avenue, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, and the ten (10) conditions in the April 26, 2021, Report to the City Council. The motion carried (4-0).