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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 12, 2024 7 Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Plan Evaluation and Design Standards in further detail and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Holden explained when the item went to the Planning Commission, the applicant was asking for 12 areas of flexibility. She understood this has been reduced to four. She requested further information regarding the building positioning and asked why the applicant needed an 80 foot setback. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the applicant is asking to utilize the configuration of the existing center island, which was an agreement with the property to the north. She indicated if a 50 foot setback were required, a traffic hazard would be created. She stated the 80 foot setback would create a wider turning radius and better traffic safety. Councilmember Holden questioned what the life span was of a composite fence versus a wooden fence. Community Development Director Jagoe anticipated a composite fence would last longer than a wooden fence based on industry standards and durability. Mayor Grant commented he drove through the old Arby's site last week and understood the existing wooden fence was in poor condition. Councilmember Monson asked why a composite fence wasn't allowed within City Ordinance. Community Development Director Jagoe stated when she reviewed the fencing portion of code, composite materials were not carried over into the B-2 and B-3 zoning district. Councilmember Monson explained the fence that the City was building next to Lindey's would be a composite fence. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. Councilmember Monson requested further information regarding how the internal signage was measured. Community Development Director Jagoe described how sign copy areas were measured by staff. Councilmember Monson questioned how the EDC was doing on revising the sign code. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the EDC was working through understanding the current code and would be looking at recommendations to make to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Holden questioned if the 57.4 square feet includes the top sparkle and if it would be less if this did not include the height of the sparkle. Community Development Director Jagoe stated she was going from the top point of the I on the sparkle for her measurement.