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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 5, 2021 6 location of the fencing shall be in conformance with the approved tree preservation plan and approved by staff in writing. 13. All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view with the same materials used on the building in accordance with City Code requirements. 14. All fencing and retaining wall materials shall be complementary to the building materials and shall be approved in writing by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit. Retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height shall be engineered and detailed calculations shall be submitted to the City. 15. Prior to City Council, the Applicant shall submit a materials board to be approved in writing by staff. 16. A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the city’s Engineering Division prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities. The Developer shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including but not limited to, MPCA, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Ramsey County, MNDOT prior to the start of any site activities. 17. The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting the proposed on-site storm sewer infrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and all stormwater runoff, sediments and debris during all construction activities. Temporary stormwater facilities shall be installed to protect the quality aspect of the proposed and existing stormwater facilities prior to and during construction activities. Maintenance of any and all temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. 18. Prior to the issuance Grading and Erosion permit, the Engineering Department shall review and approve final grading and utility plans in writing. Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Vijums opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Justin Lark, Chick -fil-A representative, thanked the Commission for their consideration. He reported he had met with the Council at a worksession meeting to discuss this proposal. He commented on the lighting on the west side of the building and explained he would be removing the sign on the western side of the building. He indicated he has moved the monument sign closer to Lexington Avenue per the Council’s recommendation. He discussed the buffer space that was located between the hotel and Chick -fil -A and noted this area would be relandscaped. It was noted a gentleman’s agreement would be pursued with the hotel for employee parking. He commented further on the parking situation and requested a variance from the City’s parking requirements. Commissioner Weber thanked the applicant for the additional information. He stated he was concerned with the double drive thru given how close this property was to Lexington Avenue. Mr. Lark discussed how vehicles would access and exit the property. It was noted all cars exiting would be pulled further from Lexington Avenue to assist with proper vehicle queuing.