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-. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, May 13 Page five Miller reported that the landscape plan identifies species and sizes proposed around the building and parking lots; plan also shows lighting and signage locations. Miller noted that the grading limits have changed since the Planning Commission meeting; questioned whether the berm shown at Snelling in the south area is really necessary - said he does not see much of a need for this berm. Miller said he would like to see more planting in the northwest area, but this area is a natural for snow storage and also a logical over- flow parking area. Miller noted that most of the coniferous trees have been deleted from the earlier plan. A drawing was shown by Peterson of the areas where trees will be retained, and where trees are proposed to be removed. . The lighting plan was shown, as well as a drawing of the "shoe box" type light on a 30' high pole. Miller said the lens is recessed into the box; light is downward; poles are higher than in other developments in Arden Hills; feels the height may be a problem in other stages of development, but not in Stage I, because of the distance from s~rrounding roads. Spacing was stated to be 180' - 200' apart, creating pools of light. Miller was asked to determine the candle power which should not exceed 1 foot-candle. It was asked if the symbol is part of Stage 1. Peterson said we are asking for approval contingent upon Planning Commission approval. Peterson re- ported that the Planning Commission wants more detail; noted that North Heights has not decided how to put light on it; etc. Hicks said he appreciates that North Heights want the structure to look like a church; would like to see a re-design to bring the height of the symbol down; feels the height is excessive. Hansen agreed that the symbol seems too massive. Peterson noted that it is over 1,000 feet from Snelling Avenue and 400 feet from Highway 10; advised that the symbol is a signi- ficiant part of our development. Hicks stated that the colored rendering from Highway 10 is. pleasing but very visible at 90' in height. Miller noted that church spires, etc. are exempt from Zoning Code height limitations; noted that other structures may be permitted to exceed height limits if it is determined that fire protection can be acconunodated; there is no negative impact on scenic view nor will it shut off light or air; structure will not exceed a floor area ratio of 0.5 and structure will have greater setbacks than the height. Hicks noted that the symbol appears to be a structure plus a spire (cross). Peterson said they will make a full presentation to the Planning Conunission; North Heights does not know what they desire at this time. Hansen moved to approve the Planned Unit Development, Stage I, General Plan and issuance of a Planned Unit Development Permit, contingent upon Planning Commission review of the detailed plans of the symbol and exterior building surfacing materials and subsequent Council approval. Hicks seconded the motion and moved to amend the motion to add Council's approval of the brick exterior surface of the worship center, excluding the three expansion sides from use of brick (approving non-brick on the expansion sides). Amendment was accepted by Hansen. . After discussion of the motion, Hansen moved to further amend the motion to add that Council accepts the 4.57 land dedication to the City as fulfillment of the park dedication requirements, as reconunended by the Parks Conunittee; actual dedication to the City to occur prior to building occu- pancy. Hicks accepted the amendment and the two amendments to the motion carried unanimously. (5-0) After discussion of the original motion, it was moved by Hicks that the motion be amended to add that the following items be made conditions of the Planned Unit Development Permit: 1. The Snelling Avenue exits shall be signed "No Right Turn". 2. North Heights Lutheran Church shall provide traffic controllers, at their expense,' to prohibit left-hand turns from Snelling Avenue and right-hand turns to Snelling Avenue from the east entrance if signage alone proves ineffective. 3. If weekday traffic through the adjacent neighborhood becomes a problem, the Snelling Avenue entrance shall be closed except for major events when traffic controllers are used.