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------------- _________ ___on _n_ _ ------------ . Minutes of the Arden Hills Planning Conunission Meeting, 7-11-90 Page 4 CASE #90-09 (Cont'd) The Planner reviewed the considerations listed in his . report as relate to ordinance compliance, site arrangement, traffic, grading and drainage, signage, lighting, landscaping, general appearance and function. Bergly also reviewed areas of concern, items A thru G, pages 5 and 6 of his report . Dennis Foster, applicant, and Norm Wells, architect for the project were present to discuss issues raised by Planner Bergly. Foster stated he is willing to work with staff regarding the areas of concern outlined by Planner Bergly. Chair Proffit expressed concern that all development of the site will be on the east parcel, on Lexington Avenue. He questioned if the applicant had considered alternative arrangements of l:.uildings on the site. Foster advised that the west parcel of land is l:asically undevelopable due to poor soil conditions; the westerly portion will not support a structure; asked if Commission could offer ideas for utilization of the land. Commission suggestions included; additional parking, recreational structures, or gardens . The real estate agent for Control Data Corporation questioned if the City would . be interested in utilizing the land for recreational activities. Chair Probst stated staff would have to review the site and detennine if it will be sufficient for recreational uses. After discussion, Commission concurred that issues of concern outlined by the Planner should be. addressed by the applicant and that the proposed location of all structures on the site is not acceptable. Chair Proffit suggested the applicant consider the quality of surrounding development and attempt to provide an acceptable alternative plan. Commission was referred to a memorandum from Building Inspector Kriesel, dated 7-2-90, relative to compliance with l:.uilding and fire codes as relates to air-supported structures. It was suggested that the applicant contact the l:.uilding inspector to review area of concern listed in the memorandum. Martin moved, seconded by Zelnn, to table Case #90-09 to the next regular cOrrmUssion meeting held Wednesday, August 1, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., to allow the applicant t:iJne to address the issues raised by the Planner and Building Inspector and to consider alternative site development plans which address the Commission concerns regarding exterior l:.uilding materials, site layout, parking, lighting, landscaping, and utilization of only the easterly portion of the property. Motion carried unanimously. (6-0) Member Woodburn left at 9:00 p.m. . STREET LIGHTING Mayor Sather appeared before Carrnnission to discuss a request from Council for all citizen committees to review and make recommendation regarding a request for decorative street lighting in the City.