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Minutes of the Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting, December 7, 1988 Page 7 CASE #88-36 (Cont'd) The Planner outlined his recommendations for approval of the site plan subject to: 1. The options for sanitary sewer service by investigated by the Engineer in conjunction with the owners/developers of this parcel and the similar land to the south, so that the ramifications of cost and long-term serviceability are understood by the land owners and the Village. 2. The sign location shown on the landscaping plan is not approved as part of the present action and suggest the applicant relocate the sign to meet the Ordinance setback requirements. 3. The Landscaping plan be revised as recommended by the Planner in his report of 12-7-88. 4. The site grading plan, including erosion control be approved by the Village Engineer and Watershed District prior to grading. Bergly explained the applicant has submitted a lighting plan for the site which is designed for a low level of lighting on the site. He stated the plan is satisfactory and recommended approval of the lighting plan as submitted. Hans Hagen, applicant, was present and displayed a diagram of the building design. He explained the upper floor would be utilized for office space and the lower level as a decorating studio. Hagen advised the second site, east of the proposed building, was purchased to remain as open space and a buffer for the adjacent residential area. The building front and sides would be constructed of brick and glass and the rear portion of redwood as a natural buffer for the residential properties adjacent to the rear of this parcel. • Hagen agreed with the Planner's comments on the landscaping and sign; he advised he would work with the Planner to revise the landscaping as suggested. He also advised he has met with the surveyor to determine if more of the natural environment can be saved. Hagen explained the utilities installation are a concern; he had planned to install a lift station for this site and proposed construction would have been done along County Road E-2 and Cleveland right-of-way rather than installed in the stream, to maintain the environmental value of the site. He requested the Village Engineer consider installation in this manner when reviewing the utilities installation. Commission questioned if both parcels of land are zoned for business uses and what the property to the south is zoned. Bergly advised both parcels owned by the applicant are zoned B-2 General Business District and the southerly property is zoned R-2 Single & Two-Family Residential. Member Probst questioned if handicapped access is provided to the lower level of the building; suggested Village staff review the plans for Code compliance prior to issuance of a building permit. Hagen advised handicapped access was provided by means of a pathway to the lower level of the building; interior building space did not allow for installation of an elevator. The issue had been discussed extensively as Hagen Homes employees handicapped persons. Commission questioned the responsibility of the City for installation of a lift station at this site.