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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 3, 2021 3 5) Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, engineering staff shall approve in writing the final design of parking lot expansion and underground retention system. 6) All light poles, including base, shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height and shall be shoebox style, downward directed, with high-pressure sodium lamps or LED and flush lenses. Other than wash or architectural lighting, attached security lighting shall be shoebox style, downward directed with flush lenses. If complaints are received the lighting adjacent to residential uses shall utilize house shields as directed by the City. In addition, any lighting under canopies (building entries) shall be recessed and use a flush lens. 7) A right of way permit shall be required for work performed within the City right of way. 8) A grading as-built and utility as-built plan shall be provided to the City upon completion of grading and utility work. 9) 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. 10) A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the City’s Engineering Department 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. 11) 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. 12) Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall submit an amended stormwater facilities operation and maintenance plan for the long-term care of all on-site and off-site stormwater facilities to the City for review and approval. The Applicant will be responsible to carry out these operation and maintenance activities and to submit the appropriate documentation to the City as specified. 13) An amended Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be presented to the City Engineer for review by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The Stormwater Facilities Operation and Maintenance Agreement shall be fully executed prior to release of a land disturbance permit and building permit. 14) Prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit, all items identified in the Engineering Division memo shall be addressed. All comments shall be adopted herein by reference. 15) Prior to issuance of land disturbance permit, the Applicant shall be required to fully execute the vacation and/or dedication of easement(s) as determined by the Public Works Director/City Engineer prior to commencement of any site activities associated with the expanded “proof of parking” area. 16) The Applicant shall be required to submit revised site plans prepared in accordance with city code to the Zoning Department for approval prior to issuance of the building and/or land disturbance permits. Site Plan Review does not include approval of setback flexibility as shown. City Planner Jagoe reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: