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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30. 1998 15 on a significantly sized parcel but this lot is below the minimum size requirement so it cannot meet the parking lot setback rcquirements. To provide for reasonable use, the Planning Commission recommends approval of those setback variances. Mr. Ringwald reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #98-06, Site Plan Review for a 15,000 square foot office with a lot size variance based on the "Findings - Lot Size Variance" contained in the staff report and the parking lot setback variances based on the "Findings - Parking Lot Setback Variance" at 1160 Red Fox Road subject to the following conditions: I. Compliance with the requirement of the Rice Creek Watershed District, 2. Modification of the landscape plan to provide for two 5 caliper inch trees rather than two 4.5 cali per inch trees. 3. Modification of the sign location to be consistent with the Sign Ordinance (20 feet from Red Fox Road). 4. The owners shall provide a statement of intent of a possible building of a mezzanine. 5. Parking spaccs shall be moved five fect from the building and pavement improvements be made to the easement. Councilmember Hicks stated he understands the building request does not include the mezzanme. Mr. Scott Roberts, applicant, eXplained that if they get a tenant that needs a mezzaninc they will build it at that time. Councilmcmbcr Hicks asked if the parking on the plan, as proposed, allows for the additional mezzanine space. Mr. Ringwald explained the applicant is currently providing ten more parking spaces than required but the issue is the use of the mezzanine (office or storage) which requires different ratios of parking. Councilmember Hicks noted two corrections needed to Mr. Robert's letter regarding size of landscaping and the setback of the parking lot. Mr. Ringwald advised these issues are correctly identified on the site plan. In response to Councilmember Malone, Mr. Ringwald suggested the sidewalk be concrete rather than gravel. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Hicks seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-06, Scott Roberts, 1160 Red Fox Road, Site Plan Review, for a 15,000 square foot office with a lot size variance based on thc "Findings - Lot Size Variance" contained in the staffreport and the parking lot setback variances based on the "Findings - Parking Lot Setback Variance" subject to the conditions listed above and conditioned on the mezzanine being constructed according to Code requirements and the installation of a concrete sidewalk. Mayor Probst stated he will support the request and suggested the Council readdress their development vision of the Red Fox area.