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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 5, 2021 7 <br /> <br />Joseph Vavrina, HR Green, commented on the traffic study and reported the intersection of <br />Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road had a service level of B during the AM peak and was at level <br />C during the PM peak. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffreys asked if the areas of flexibility were typical for new developments. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported each site and PUD was unique. She did not believe this <br />applicant was requesting more flexibility than any other applicant. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes commented the main concern was how close the drive thru lane was to <br />the hotel. She indicated other requests did not have this concern. She stated she would be happy to <br />hear from the Quality Inn regarding this matter. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffreys questioned what the hours of operation would be for Chick-fil-A. <br /> <br />Mr. Lark stated Chick -fil-A would be open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 <br />p.m. and would be closed on Sundays. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffreys explained the traffic surprised her because she thought this business would <br />have had more of an impact on the adjacent intersection. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums inquired if the canopy was an approved building structure. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported this was the case, noting the canopy would require a <br />building permit. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums stated his main concerns were noise considerations given the fact this restaurant <br />would be so close to the Quality Inn. He feared how noise would travel from the fast food speakers <br />towards the hotel. He recommended that all speakers be faced away from the hotel. In addition, he <br />was concerned about the noise that would be coming from the coolers and HVAC units on the roof. <br /> <br />Mr. Lark commented this restaurant would have two menu boards, one for each of the drive thru <br />lanes. He stated these speakers would face due west, but were located north of the hotel. He reported <br />the speaker boxes were 50 feet away from any of the closest parking spaces. He discussed the trees <br />that were located at the northeast corner of the hotel property and explained these would remain in <br />place. He indicated he has never had any concerns raised about the equipment on the roof and stated <br />he would have to investigate the sound coming from these units and could report back to the City. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums suggested a noise study be completed once the building is constructed to ensure the <br />noise coming from the rooftop units was not disruptive to the adjacent properties. <br /> <br />Mr. Lark reiterated that his building was meeting all City setback requirements for the Commercial <br />zoning district. <br /> <br />Mr. Vavrina discussed the landscaping that would be put in place between the hotel and Chick-fil- <br />A noting this would assist in providing a year round screen, while also helping to block noise. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported the City of Arden Hills was required to follow State <br />guidelines and could not have noise requirements that were more restrictive than the State. She <br />indicated the hotel was considered to be in a noise area Classification 1. She stated this meant the