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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2022 6 <br /> <br />recommended staff consider this within the code amendment. She commented on the building <br />setback requirements and questioned how the building might be oriented in order to meet City <br />requirements. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe stated a new configuration would have to be considered to meet City <br />setback requirements. She further discussed the building positioning and site configuration. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mitchell commented on the configuration for Lexington Station and stated that <br />property had two entrances. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlson explained the gray shadow on this site plan depicts the underground stormwater <br />management plan. He noted all access to this site has to come from Grey Fox Road but noted the <br />site would be welcoming from Lexington Avenue. He discussed how difficult it was to meet all <br />of the City’s requirements for the three different tenants. <br /> <br />Commissioner Collins asked if Panera was requesting sign flexibility. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe indicated Panera was requesting sign flexibility. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlson reported he could alter the size of the Panera menu board signs in order to eliminate <br />this flexibility request. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe explained the Commission could add a condition stating: The free standing <br />signage for the menu boards on the multi-tenant building be compliant with City Code. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman asked what attracted Rocket Car Wash to this site, given the fact <br />the City already had two other car washes. <br /> <br />Jeremiah Horder, Rocket Car Wash representative, commented on the demographics and <br />competition in the area. He stated based on the studies there was an unmet demand in the region. <br />He reported Rocket Car Wash would offer a different service than the other car washes in the <br />community. He noted free interior cleaning materials would be provided to members. He stated <br />his clientele was different than those that use an express wash at a gas station. <br /> <br />Commissioner Collins questioned what kind of noise would be generated by the car wash. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder indicated the vacuums and dryer would generate noise and would be directed away <br />from adjacent properties. He explained noise dampening measures would also be put in place. <br /> <br />Commissioner Collins inquired if there would be congestion from the amount of traffic exiting <br />this site from the car wash and Panera. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder stated this was taken into consideration. He reported congestion leads to poor <br />experience for customers. He explained an abundance of signage was being considered in order <br />to properly move traffic through the site. Further discussion ensued regarding how traffic would <br />flow in and out of the site. <br />