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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 29,2001 6 . and tabled the Phase II plan. He noted the applicant would like to add 38 parking spaces to allow for additional parking. Mayor Probst asked if this modification still keeps the landscape plan within the requirements. Mr. Charles Habiger, HKS services, responded that he represents the applicant. He stated in Phase I they would still comply with the landscape PUD requirements. He noted the Phase II plan would put them slightly under the 35 percent landscape requirement. Councilmember Larson asked if Mr. Habiger's company was the manager of the building. Mr. Habiger responded his firm is a consulting firm retained by Manufacturers' Services, a tenant in the building. Ms. Kelly Oertli, of United Properties, stated her company is the property manager and that Manufacturers' Services is the single tenant and has the need for this expansion. She noted this tenant has a longer-term lease. She added this project is what is needed to accommodate their building growth. Councilmember Larson stated in the past there has been some sentiment to have United Properties come in and tell the Council how they are going to rethink the way the parking is set up. Ms. Oertli responded the Council would see that plan next month. She stated she had visited the Planning Commission two months ago and that they were asked to rethink the screening. She noted they have done so and would return to the Planning Commission at its next meeting. . MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #01-12, PUD Amendment for Manufacturers' Services to expand the existing parking area of 408 spaces by 38 spaces in Phase I, subject to the seven stated conditions. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 3. Case #01-11, City of Arden Hills, Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Lakeshore Setbacks) A. Ordinance #325 Adoption Mr. Lynch explained this is also an issue the Council has discussed previously. He stated there was a recent case before the city noting the Planning Commissions' recommendation to reconsider changing the Lakeshore Setbacks of the Zoning Ordinance. He noted at this time, staff has recommended consideration of making the setbacks consistent with the DNR requirements. He added this gives additional flexibility to the residents. He reviewed the classifications of the lakes and the changes. Mayor Probst asked if a public hearing was required. Mr. Lynch responded the public hearing was held at the Planning Commission's meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve the amendment of Section 6 (C) #1 (d) the Zoning Ordinances as per Ordinance #325. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .