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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 5 I. Applicant provide documentation for permanent easement for the parking lot for review by the City Attorney, or provide proof of parking by joining this property with the property to the north. Provide erosion control in the area that will be disturbed. Lighting meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Section V,E,3,a,b,c, and d. Rice Creek Watershed approval. . 2. 3. 4. Mayor Probst asked for clarification that none of the parking issues would alleviate the need for the structure parking proposed for buildings G and F. Ms. Randall confirmed this, stating the ramps will become needed with further expansions. Mayor Probst asked whether the issue of an additional stop sign on Fernwood Avenue should be attached as a condition. Ms. Randall stated that this issue could be referred to the Finance and Operations Committee. Mayor Probst stated, with regard to the trail easement, it would appear this is the appropriate time to bring the issue to a conclusion if the City believes this is the right location. Mr. Fritsinger stated the road as constructed is not in the center of the right of way, and there is a larger right of way on its south side. He added the question of getting the easement for the trail is not relevant, as staff is unsurc whether it will be needed for road in the future. He added there would be future opportunities to review this issue. . Mr. Ringwald stated that speculation with regard to future planning efforts on 1-694/Hamline Avenue/County Road F is risky ffild many of the anticipated changes to these roadways have yet to be designed. He added that staff concludes that this is not the appropriate time to pursue the easements. Councilmember Aplikowski asked how many people the applicant employs. Mr. Ringwald stated there are approximately 2,000 employees on-site as well as 200-250 salespeople who are not permanently affixed at that location. He added shifts run around the clock on the manufacturing side of the business. Councilmember Larson asked for clarification with regard to the size of the proposed parking lot across F ernwood A venue that appears to be smaller on the drawings than on the master plan. Ms. Randall confirmed the parking is smaller on the site plan than that which is shown on the Master Plan, the intent is that this parking lot could be expanded in the future to accommodate some of the growth on the site. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #99-07, Master Plan/Planned Unit Development amendment, subject to the following conditions: I. Applicant provide documentation for permanent easement for the parking lot for review by the City Attorney, or provide proof of parking by joining this property with the property to the north. Provide erosion control in the area that will be disturbed. . 2.