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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -AUGUST 28, 2006 11 Councilmember Grant asked for a further explanation on the lighting plan. Mr. Lehnhoff responded the lighting might need to be moved slightly to the north, or additional covers might need to be added to diffuse the light and bring the plan into compliance with City Code_ Councilmember Grant asked if the original plan had two-story units in it. Mr. Lehnhoff responded he believed there were some two-story units in the original plan. Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, responded they originally had 30 units with the center units being loft units and the outside units being rambler units. He stated the plans have not changed in terms of square footage except the rambler units are slightly large in square footage because the unit numbers got smaller. He noted they had two walk-out buildings and this was where the two levels came in. Councilmember Grant asked about the two units occupying the one building. Mr. Black responded they did not have a signed contract with the realty company at this time, but they had a company interested in taking that unit. He stated it was important for this company to have advertising on the back of that building facing Highway 96. Marcel Eibenhsteiner 14 Evergreen Lane, North Oaks, President of Royal Oaks Realty, stated they had no plans in occupying any units and the reason their name was on the building was for demonstrative purposes only. Mayor Aplikowski stated on the lighting plan, whatever they did on the comer needed to be extremely sensitive because that was the closest area to the townhome development. She stated she had reviewed the Planning Commission minutes and they had covered all of the questions she had. Councilmember Larson asked who owned the access along the daycare center. Ms. Giga responded it was an easement that was granted to the City back in 1988, so it will be maintained as an easement by the City. Councilmember Larson asked, given the fact that the Planning Commission had recommended a right-in, right-out only, it appeared to him they should put in a triangular island in that area. He stated he believed it had been determined there was not enough room for this. Ms. Giga responded it would be difficult for emergency personnel to get in this area if a triangular island was put in. Mr. Lehnhoff stated there also not sufficient room to allow people in and out comfortably. Mayor Aplikowski asked if the daycare had been asked about the right-in, right-out. Mr. Lehnhoff responded he has not heard from them, but they had been given the notice. Mayor Aplikowski stated the daycare center should be informed of the possible change to the access. She asked if they could post a sign for "No turns during peak hours" during rush hour. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that Ramsey County had offered that as an option.