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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 27,2005 3 . 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Holidav Station Store - Approval of Special Use Permit/Preliminary and Final Plat Mr. Hellegers requested Council consider the requested Master and Final PUD/Special Use Permit and PreliminarylFinal Plat for the development of the property at the southwcst comer of Highway 96 and Round Lake Road. He noted at the June 1, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval with conditions as noted in staffs June 27,2005 report. He recommended Council approvc the Master and Final PUD/Special Use Permit and Preliminary/Final Plat for the development ofthe property. CounciImember Larson stated he noticed on some of the review questions included in the packet that some of the existing trees on the northeast and soutl1east could be savcd and it soullded like the developer intended to level the lot and put in all new landscaping. He asked if there was any intention of saving any of the trees on the property. Mr. Hellegers replied there might bc a possibility to preserve some of the trees, but most of the trees that were there now would be in the path of the building. . CounciImember Larson asked if there would be any landscaping along the west side of the building. Mr. Hellegers replied they had requested the developer put in landscaping along the areas which would have the most impact on the residential arcas, particularly the north side. He noted there were also power lines along the west sidc of the property, which would be impacted by mature landscaping. Councilmember Larson noted he was still concerned there was insufficient landscaping along the back of the building. He asked if they could include lower screening as a condition of the permit. Mr. Hellegers noted the developer had four times the required landscaping; however, they might be able to shift some of the landscaping around on the site. Councilmember Larson asked if the amount of fayade lighting would be reduced. Mr. Hellegers responded reduced lighting was not included in the conditions and the Planning Commission did not recommend it, but if Council wanted to have this, it could be made as a condition of approval. He indicated this was a minor concern. Councilmember Larson stated it would be nice if the north driveway could be moved further south away from Highway 96. Mr. Hellegers stated applicant was aware of this and was working on a revised plan to drop the driveway down to enter toward the middle of the canopy. He noted however, they needed sufficient space for semi-truck movability. He indicated both applicant and applicant's cnginecr wcre present to answer any questions. . Councilmember Larson inquired about the drainage. Mr. Hellegers outlined the drainage and water retention plans and noted applicant was addressing the drainage issue. 3