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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, February 13, 1989 ~e 3 Je #88-30 (Cont'd) Cook advised no landscape plans was submitted at this time as it was not required; he is aware of the landscaping requirements. He stated berming and buffering units from freeway noise has been difficult due to the site topography; he is not able to provide a berm and will attempt to reduce the noise factor with extra sheetrock, triple glazed windows and central air conditioning. . The architect for the developer suggested it would be appropriate to verify the percentage of park dedication required at this time; he noted if the figure was verified it may allow the developer to adjust buildings on the site to accommodate berming and building separation. Councilmember Mahowald questioned what use is proposed for the park land and if a traffic study is required who would be responsible for the costs. Park Director Buckley stated the City has historically tried to provide a park in each neighborhood that is compatible with area needs; he advised the natural areas would be preserved and the use would be determined by the status of future residents. Buckley did not view this park area for an intensive use, more of a typical neighborhood park. Council questioned if there are monies available in the current park budget to begin development of the park land. Buckley stated the monies are available at this time. The Planner advised the traffic study costs would be borne by the developer; the ~ study is ordinarily provided by the Village consultant. There was Council discussion relative to a reduction in percentage of land for the park dedication or a cash dedication to allow the developer to propose a better building arrangement on the site; providing a larger building separation and berming along the freeway. Cook stated he would prefer negotiating a park dedication of partial land and cash; he was opposed to a cash dedication. The architect was of the opinion if the park land dedication percentage were reduced by half it would have a major impact on the building arrangement. Council concurred there was flexibility in the park dedication negotiation; it was suggested the developer work with the Planner and Park Director to arrange a better site plan. r. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council approve Case #88-30, Concept Plan for Residential PUD of less than 10 units per net acre, Continental Development Corporation, contingent upon: 1. Applicant submission of a parking plan to provide two parking spaces per unit, one space per unit blacktopped, and identifying an area for additional parking if deemed necessary in the future, and, 2. A traffic study be completed to address potential impact on Old Highway 10, including the intersection of Highways 10 and 96, and, futhermore, that Council would be agreeable to negotiate the park dedication in consideration of a revised site plan which provides additional open space between buildings. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Mayor Sather asked for clarification; if the intent of Councilmember Hansen, not specifically included in the motion, is for the Council park committee liaison to begin negotiations to resolve whether the dedication would be a cash or land or combination park dedication. Hansen stated that was her intent. CASE #89-01; VAR. SIGN SETBACK, 3220 LK. JOHANNA BLVD., PRESBYTERIAN HOMES Planner Bergly referred Council to his report of 2/1/89 relative to the requested front yard setback of 8 ft. for a sign to be placed near the entrance to Presbyterian Homes, 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard. Bergly identified the mature plantings and fenced vines along the property, which provide a natural buffer to the adjacent residential properties, and the steep slope at the entrance to the site as factors which prohibit sign placement on the site. He stated emergency vehicles have difficulty in locating the site. ~ The Planner explained the three existing signs on the site would be removed, as they do not provide adequate street identification for the site, and the facility has tried to provide adequate signage without requesting the variance.