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, -- . , .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting P age Two June 9, 1980 Gauger advised that RCWD and City Engineer have been contacted relative to site drawings; a holding pond, similar to that of Scholls is indicated. Gauger referred Council to the landscape plan; noted that N.S.P. has certain levels of planting which will be permitted on their easement (west side of site); noted that there is an area of poplar and oak along the lakeshore which would remain undisturbed; could plant additional trees now, but noted they may be disburbed when/if. second phase is built. Council was referred to floor plan and elevation drawings. It was noted that, because of terrain (Scholls @ 930 and W.W. Grainger @ 939~), proposed building will appear about 9 feet higher than Scholls. Gauger e~plained that the existing W.W. Grainger building exteriors are of brick, but they are considering break-off block as an alternate fOl:" the Arden Hills buildingc Yard lighting was described as "security" only; company is a normal business hours operation. In answer to Council questions, Gauger said it is not likely that the Arden Rills facility will also include manufacturing; said they have three mCIe distribution centers in the Twin Cities; are not looking for manufacturing to feed their systems. Gauger reported that N.S.P. has agreed to the parking under the transmission li~e~; truck delivery i. preferable to rail - want to respond quickly to their client's needs - same day delivery, if possible. In answer to what seems ex~es- sive parking spsces, Gauger explained t~atthe Company does not have much truck traffic, but they do experience contractor traffic (pickups, etc.); want sufficient parking so clients won't feel they will have to wait (baGed ~n their past experience). Woodburm suggested that the loading dock should possibly be obscured by additional 1'1anUngs. Miller noted that. this would probably not interfere with parking and turning; noted that space for snow storage is needed as well as space for a rubbish contAiner beyond the service entry; noted that there is a grade change in this area which, in his estimation, does not make additional screenia& of this area critical. Gauger indicated that small signags, similar to that shown on toe Plymouth facility, is proposed. After discuBsion, Wingert moved, seconded by Ranson, that Council authorize issuance of a Building Permit for the W.W. Grainger, Inc. building (plans dated 5-29-80), subject to the following contingencies: 1. City ~~tlneer's approval of drainage and storm wster storage. 2. City Planner's approval of suitable landsc~pe plan and Performance Bond in amount of 125% of estimated cost, thereof. 3. Cicy'~ acceptance of park dedication prior to building occupancy. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 80-14, Preliminary Plat - Kenna Addition to Arden Hills Miller referred Council to the three-lot subdivision proposed by John Kenna, and reviewed the Planning CommiSSion's recommendations; explained his reaction to the Planning Commission's denial was that the Commission preferred the alternate layout with all lots oriented to Ridgewood Road (also preferred by the Planner and Engineer); noted that the Planning Co~miesion did not think that Lot 2, as proposed, is as desir- able as a Ridge.ood ROEd qrientat10n ~ould be; also felt access to Johanna Blvd. is not desirable. In review of both layouts, Miller noted that .all lots have frontages on Ridgewood and Snelling in the alte~nate; therefore, a 40' front set~ack from both streets is required. Miller noted that in either -2-