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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, August 14, 1989 Page 2 . CASE #89-11 (Cont'd) The Planner reviewed the internal traffic circulation problems which exist in this industrial area, noting the traffic exits onto Lexington from each site without any circulation between businesses along Lexington Avenue or utilizing the other streets in the area. He explained this rezoning, if approved, would be the first of the large industrial buildings in the area to be redeveloped; when other buildings follow suit, the traffic circulation pattern in the area and access to Lexington should be reviewed. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning based on adjacent uses and the uses allowed in the B-2 District are more compatible with adjacent uses than those permitted in the 1-2 District. Councilmember Malone expressed concern relative to the traffic circulating onto Lexington Avenue and questioned if the City could restrict the number of curb cuts onto Lexington Avenue. He stated it appears to be logical to extend the B-2 District along Lexington Avenue to the north, but not beyond 1-694. Planner Bergly advised~the options for restricting traffic onto Lexington are becoming limited; separate ownership of the parcels increases the problem. He explained the access points could be limited if the parcels were owned by the same person and there may be a chance to do so in conjunction with the industrial areas to the west of Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Mahowald questioned if the applicant has indicated when construction would begin on this project. . Bergly stated the architect for the project advises construction could begin next spring. Growe moved, seconded by Mahowald, that Council approve Case #89-11 an application for rezoning and adopt Ordinance 261, Rezoning a portion of Lexington Avenue from 1-2 (General Industrial) To B-2 (General Business. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CASE #88-36; REVISED SITE PLAN, HANS HAGEN, COUNTY RD. E-2/CLEVELAND Council was referred to the Planner's report and Planning Commission minutes dated 8-2-89, relative to the Revised Site Plan submitted by Hans Hagen for development on Cleveland Avenue and County Road E-2. The Planner explained this matter had been reviewed by Council and referred to Planning Commission due to the site plan revisions and two requested variances. Bergly stated the Commission had reviewed the revised plan and discussed the variances for parking and sign at length. He explained the parking and sign variance relates to setback requirements from County Road E-2; a variance of 15 ft. for both parking and sign setback are being requested. The Planner described the uniqueness of the site as related to the unusually large right-of-way on Cleveland and County Road E-2. The applicant had originally proposed a two-story building which could be placed on the site without any variances. The revised building plan is for a one-story building with a larger footprint and the topography limits placement on the site. . Bergly noted Planning Commission recommended approval of the 15 ft. parking setback based on the fact the variance would enhance the site appearance and there were identifiable hardships. The Planner stated Commission did not take formal action on the sign variance. He explained that in discussion at the meeting it appeared the Commission consensus was that the sign variance would be appropriate and enhance the site appearance.