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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 9 Rob Carlson, 3377 Snelling Avenue North, asked if the lighting would have a time limitation. He inquired if the lights would have to be shut off by a certain time at night. Planning Consultant Kansier indicated she was not aware of any set requirement but this could be a made a condition for approval. Mr. Carlson reported he lived in between Bethel University and Northwestern University. He explained Roseville has requirements on when the lights have to be shut off. He encouraged the City Council to also have a requirement in place as to when the lights must be shut off. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:52 p.m. D. Amended Planned Unit Development and Site Plan – 3787 Lexington Avenue – PC 21-004 (Lexington Station Phase 3) Planning Consultant Kansier stated in 2013, the City approved a Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Roberts Management’s proposed Lexington Station redevelopment project, located at the southwest corner of Lexington Avenue North and Red Fox Road. The total project area is 7.57 acres and is comprised of three parcels. The proposed development would be completed in three (3) phases. Phase I of the redevelopment was completed in 2013-2014 and included the demolition of the former Blue Fox Restaurant and the construction of a 15,340 square foot multi-tenant commercial building with a drive through. Phase II consisted of removing the existing building at 1120 Red Fox Road and constructing a new 16,922 square foot multi-tenant commercial building with a drive through. Phase II was completed in in the fall of 2018. Staff commented further on the request and recommended the Council hold a public hearing for the Amended PUD and Site Plan request for Lexington Station Phase 3. Councilmember Holden stated after visiting the site on numerous occasions she has never seen the parking lot full. She asked where snow was stored in the parking lots during the winter months. Mayor Grant commented he did not recall where snow was stored for Phase 1 and Phase 2. He requested further information regarding the cross access agreement and traffic flow to the south of this development. Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the Site Plan with the Council and explained the property to the south was not interested in a cross access agreement. She noted if the property to the south were to redevelop in the future, a cross access agreement could be considered. She noted the main purpose for this cross access agreement would be to have access to the stoplight. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 9:09 p.m. Lynda Hanni, 4211 Shirley Lane N in Shoreview, stated her concerns with this project was that the traffic study was completed in February of 2021 during the COVID timeframe. She explained she traveled this roadway every day and she feared that the traffic levels were not accurate. She encouraged the City to take this into consideration. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 9:12 p.m.