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. . . ARDEN I-IILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 14. 1997 11 Mayor Probst stated his concerns regarding the architecture of the building, and inquired what opportunities existed at this time for changes and/or improvements. Mr. Zehring stated the Phase II building as a whole is an upgrade from Phase I. Mayor Probst stated that while he does not feel comfortable deciding the architecture at tonight's meeting, he would like to see improved aesthetics hefore approving this project. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she has no concerns with the architecture, but does have concerns regarding drainage horn the parking lot and the close proximity of this building to the lake. She stated her desire to have these issues resolved so no further variances need be granted for this proj ect. COlU1cilmember Malone requested clarification which architectural rendering goes with each Phase. Mr. Zehring showed the specific renderings for each Phasc. Councilmember Malone inquired whether all three buildings were originally slated to look the same. Mr. Ringwald replied that was correct. Councilmember Hicks stated he did not see much difference in the two drawings, and inquired if the canopies were the only difference. Mr. Zehring agreed the primary change was the addition of canopies over the entrances, at the direction of the Plarming Commission. Mr. Zehring stated that at this time, one major tenant is planned for Phase IV. He stated this would enable the entrances of the other buildings to be better designed. Councilmember Hicks inquired how buildings are constructed to meet the needs of tenants that come and go over the years. Mr. Zehring stated the buildings are configured during construction to allow for addition and deletion of entrances as necessary. Councilmember Hicks requested an overview of the variances being sought for approval. Mr. Ringwald stated a variance for truck traffic was being sought for a 50-foot setback and a narrower "throat" area for the trucks. A variance was being sought for a parking setback, which the Planning Commission approved with the condition of more landscaping in the parking area. The City Code states building materials must be brick, stone or glass, and Council was being asked to decide if the other materials being used for this project constitute a variance. A variance was being sought for a 40-foot setback between buildings. Councilmember Hicks inquired what the connection was between the drainage easements and the ponding areas. Mr. Ringwald replied the ponds in front of the building drain to Round Lake Road, then into the City outlet, and finally to the MN/DOT system. The ponds in the other areas drain through a wctland. Councilmember Hicks requested clarification that the only runoff to Round Lake was from the east. Mr. Ringwald stated that was correct.