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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2001 5 . He described the landscaping. He added the applicant has agreed to provide a 6-foot board on board fence along the northern property line to provide additional screening. He stated the city received two letters from residents that expressed some concern about the screening. He noted the Neighborhood Business zoning district requires 30 foot buffer yard. He added they meet that on the eastern portion of the property. He stated they meet approximately half of that requirement on the northern boundary. He noted staff suggested decorative lighting. He added the applicant has requested two 30-foot square foot signs. He stated this meets the total square footage requirements, but exceeds the total number of signs permitted. Mr. Parrish noted before construction a revised drainage and utility plan would need to be submitted for approval to the City Engineer to take into account some of the drainage issues. He added the Neighborhood Business District calls for faced brick, stone, glass, or natural wood product. He stated the applicant has proposed a faced brick or stone for the base material. He noted the applicant has proposed for the main material to be the higher-grade stucco, which is a deviation. He described the sidewalk requirements proposed by the Planning Commission. He stated this is a gateway property to Arden Hills and the applicant has proposed a sign easement for that purpose. He noted the applicant agreed to provide a bike rack. He added the Planning Commission evaluated this plan. He stated there was a unanimous recommendation for approval. . Mr. Steve Nelson stated he had discussed with a concerned resident some additional screening. He noted they are trying to work this plan into the neighborhood and therefore stepped back the second floor. He added they feel the acrylic finish would be attractive and durable. He stated they feel it would be more residential in style. Councilmember Grant asked about the proposed material since it is not allowed in this type of district. Mr. Nelson responded it is a very high quality and attractive material utilized in Bear Path. He stated it was not a flat finish. Councilmember Grant asked ifit was EFIS. Mayor Probst responded it was not EFIS, but a true acrylic finish. Mr. Mark Maguire, 2030 Glenn Paul, noted he had a letter from three residents. He stated his biggest concern is the setback variances for the building and the parking lot. He noted he understood the city has eased these requirements. He added this needed to be addressed. He stated he was concerned about the privacy lost due to building having an upper level. He noted the neighborhood had been there several years. He added he was not opposed to this being developed, but would like a one story building. He stated that too big of a building resulted in traffic issues. He noted there was a lot of water draining in the ditch. He added ifit clogged there could be a . serious problem. He stated that has been a problem in the past without the water from this parking lot. He noted they did not want flooded basements, garages and yards. He stated they would like to know the impact on the neighborhood from the pollution.