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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25 1996 5 .. Mayor Probst stated the ordinance was not intended to say there will be no fast food restaurants in Arden Hills but, rather, to recognize this type of restaurant and address how to best I accommodate that type of use. He expressed a reluctance to poll the Council about the use question due to his concern with a piece-meal type of proposal without the assurance of an entire package. Mayor Probst suggested the applicant "step back" from consideration of the application I until the use question is answered. Mr. Lang stated he believes this application meets the criteria of the Ordinance but he is willing I to put the application on the "back burner" to work with the City to develop a coordinated plan. He stated they are also willing to work with Shannon Square to address its concern with regard to traffic. I Mayor Probst stated it is not his intent to propose a two-year planning exercise but to address the I key issues rather quickly. Mr. Lang stated they could withdraw the application but are concerned it will result in additional cost to resubmit another application in the future. I Mr. Ringwald stated the primary difference between withdrawal and Council action is that if denied, the application cannot be resubmitted for a period of six months. If withdrawn, the application can be refiled within six months. Ie Councilmember Hicks again raised the option of attaching the use to the building on the north. Mr. Lang explained the entire use of the area would have to be addressed to assure it fits with the I overall plan. He stated they are willing to work on any concept that works for the City and S1. Paul Properties. Councilmembcr Hicks stated this option may allow consideration of the application and the Council has an obligation to send a clear message on its intent regarding the I appropriateness of this use. He stated he believes this is an appropriate use and the conditions cited provide for adequate breadth of interpretation. Councilmember Hicks stated if withdrawn, he would support allowing refiling of the application without a fee. I Councilmember Aplikowski stated she supports this application and having the applicant work with staff to address those concerns. She stated she does not believe the addition of another I restaurant will result in loss of revenue to existing fast food restaurants but she would like to see a better traffic circulation plan. I Mayor Probst stated he favors consideration of a broader view and while there may be ways to "finesse" the plan to meet the letter ofthe ordinance, that may not be the best solution. He stated I he supports the applicant working with staff to deal with the intent of the ordinance, not the technicalities. I Councilmember Malone concurred and reviewed the exact wording of the ordinance. He stated the concept is for a cohesive multi-tenant use that coordinates well (not a postage-stamp, .. piecemeal development). I