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City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 24, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-011 - Chick-Fil-A CUP. Master Plan PUD, Final PUD\CC Packet\PH Page 5 of 7 D. Lighting – 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 indicated they are installing additional landscaping along the west side and have removed the sign from the west side of the building to mitigate lighting. E. Screening and Fencing – Meets Requirements Screens and fencing help minimize adverse impacts of public nuisances, such as noise. The proposed dumpsters are located on the northeast side of the building, and are enclosed with galvanized panels. The mechanical equipment is location on the roof and is screened by a short parapet wall. F. Landscaping and Tree Preservation – Meets Requirements The Zoning Code lists several criteria for landscaping and tree preservation, including minimum caliper inches, tree mitigation, street frontage, perennials and shrubberies, planting islands and tree selection. The specifics of these are discussed more fully in the Planning Commission report. This proposal meets these requirements. G. Drive-Through Landscaping – Flexibility Requested Section 1325.04, Subdivision 2, requires landscaping on lots used for drive-up windows to the minimum widths: Front Lot Line 20’ Side Lot Line 10’ Rear Lot Line 15’ The parking and drive-thru lane on the east side of the property will be located approximately 11’ from the property line, which is consistent with the existing pavement. On the west side of the property, the curb of the drive thru lane is proposed to be located about 5’ from the west lot line. Along the front lot line, the applicant is proposing the parking lot be setback 20’ from the lot line. The applicant is requesting flexibility in the side and rear yard setbacks to allow for the dual drive-through lanes. H. Snow Storage – Meets Requirements Adequate area should be designed for snow storage such that clear visibility shall be afforded from the property to any public street. The Applicant is proposing to store snow on the north corner of the site.