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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25, 1996 3 II 3. Only one "food court" or "drive-in business court" or building containing fast food restaurants or drive-in businesses will be allowed in addition to one free-standing fast I food restaurant; 4. The architecture and the site, grading, circulation, landscaping, screening and signage plans shall unifY the appearance and function of the complex or building; and I 5. A "fast food court" or "drive-in business court" may consist of one or more buildings on one or more parcels ifthe intent of providing a unified appearance and function is not compromised. I Mr. Ringwald advised the Planning Commission found this is a fast food use within 1,320 feet of the Burger King, the use did not warrant the waiver, would cause unnecessary traffic impact to I adjacent streets, and does not comply with the Lexington Business Area Plan. I Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the area which is encompassed by the PUD. Mr. Ringwald advised it encompasses the entire parcel owned by St. Paul Properties. I Mayor Probst noted this application is being presented for consideration of approval of the PUD Master Plan. He stated he has spoken with the applicant and did not have the impression that was the request under consideration tonight. Mr. Ringwald advised the application was for .. approval of the PUD Master Plan which is the action considered by the Planning Commission. Doug Kennedy, Franchise Associates, Inc., explained that after the Planning Commission I meeting, they met with staffto determine what would satisfY the City's concern with regard to traffic issues. In response to their question, Mr. Ringwald recommended they approach the Council to ask ifthe Arby's/Sbarro use is acceptable. If not, the request will be dropped but if it I is acceptable, they will approach Shannon Square to determine how to resolve traffic concerns. Mayor Probst asked if timing issues are involved with regard to the consideration of this I application. Mr. Ringwald stated the City has 120 days to review land use requests and currently is on the second 60 day period. The Council must make a determination by Thursday, December I 19, 1996. He noted if the City denies this request, that rationale for that determination must be provided to the applicant at the meeting. I Mayor Probst expressed reservations with the proposal as presented and under consideration tonight. He reviewed the history and logic for determining this B-3 zoning district and the need to assure proper development of this area so traffic issues are appropriately addressed. Mayor I Probst stated he is interested in knowing whether the applicant is willing to work with the City to determine the "larger picture" and how to address this site as a whole. I Councilmember Malone stated he shares the Mayor's concern about the development of this area off Lexington Avenue with limited additional curb cuts. He stated he understands this type of .. food establishment is being requested by the applicant but the need also exists to assure orderly development. I