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f) J,)l~ ;~~;Ml I il..",.., .,,;', '''c, J ......,..,...~~' ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5.1996 10 I 3. Dedication and/or payment of the appropriate park dedication for Parcels A-2 and B, as -I determined by the City Council. I Jeff Smyser, RLK Associates;Planning Consultant for CDC, stated there were minor differences he and staff were negotiating, but agreed in principal with staffs recommendations. I Roger Aiken, 4260 Hamline Avenue, inquired if the parcel north of the water tower was to be dedicated for park land and will that replace the existing parking for Cummings Park provided by I Control Data Corporation. Mr. Ringwald stated it would replace the parking at Control Data Corporation. Bill Franke, 1235 Wynridge Drive, stated he is an adjoining land owner and involved with I CSMlDynamark. He stated he is pro-development and supports the PUD, but has two concerns. He stated the proposed parking lot area for use by visitors to Cummings Park is not acceptable, as it I poses a safety hazard being near a wooded area and too far from sight of the park. He stated it has no accessibility for children, elderly or handicapped, and is concerned with vandalism, plowing, etc. Mr. Franke suggested either maintaining the easement or preserving parking along existing edge of I wooded area. Commissioner Sand stated he agrees with Mr. Franke that the easement should be continued. ,eI Jim Bilandi, CDC attorney, stated a ten-year parking lease expired in 1992 and was recently I renewed until June 30, 1996. He stated the City has been able to use the parking area free of charge, and that CDC is willing to continue to allow the City to use rent-free, but may add maintenance I charges and possibly a stipulation for liability. Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 9:47 p.m. I Commissioner Rye inquired what control the City has over the shared that the signage between CDC and CSMlDynamark. Mr. Ringwald stated it is off premise signage, and that the code states off I premise signage is not allowed. He stated CSMlDynarnark is not a part of the PUD, so the City must require the sign be moved. Mr. Franke stated the existing purpose of the sign was to provide signage for both companies while I remaining aesthetically pleasing. He stated CSMlDynamark would be willing to join in the PUD I for the purpose of retaining the sign. Chair Erickson inquired about the easement across Parcel A-2 for parking. He stated if the parcel I were to be sold, any lease or easement would be a function of the terms oftransfer. Mr. Ringwald stated that aspect needed to be further modified, either by a lease or easement which would grant .. permanent rights. I