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<br /> ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 4 <br />, Commissioner Zimmerman asked what type of a foundation they were proposing. Mr. <br /> Dragich stated there would be footings, which would save a large oak tree on the <br /> property. <br /> Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approvc <br /> Plmming Case 02-11, Terry Dragich, 1838 Beckman A venue, Setback Variance based on <br /> staffs recommendations and findings as presentcd. <br /> The motion carried unanimously (7-0). <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> PLANNING CASE #02-08 - PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW - GUIDANT <br /> CORPORATION, 4100 HAMLINE A VENUE NORTH <br /> Chair Sand stated the applicant had withdrawn their application and that this item had <br /> been pulled from the agenda. <br /> PLANNING CASE #02-13 - CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, CUB <br /> FOODS/OPPIDAN INVESTMENTS, 3715 LEXINGTON AVENUE <br /> Staff reviewed their report dated May 28, 2002 and asked for comments relative to thc <br />I plan, <br /> Commissioner Zimmennan asked if they were prepared to issue a liquor license. Mr. <br /> Parrish replied there was a liquor license available and this was an issue thc City Council <br /> would deal with. <br /> Commissioner Zimmerman asked about the rail line. Mr, Panish stated applicant would <br /> nced to work with the rail owners to have the easement vacated. This was a private <br /> easement and would not have a follow the City vacation processes, <br /> Commissioner Ricke askcd how much of the square footage was going to be retail and <br /> how much was warehouse. Mr. Parrish stated he did not havc these numbers, but that the <br /> applicant may be able to provide a breakdown. <br /> Chair Sand stated he would like to see more green space along Lexington Avenue, either <br /> by reducing parking or adding more landscaping along Lexington Avenue. He stated <br /> without a planting or landscaping plan it was hard to know what this site would look like <br /> from Lexington Avenue. Mr. Parrish replied a landscape plan would be submitted in the <br /> future. He requestcd the signage be reduced also. He requested having a different <br /> material at the doorway entrances that would break up the cut-stone. He recommended <br /> the "low priced leader" sign be removed. <br />, Commissioner Ricke stated she also had the same concerns as Chair Sand with respect to <br /> the amount of signage and the lack of greenspace. <br /> Commissioner Galatowitseh stated she would also like to see more greenspace. <br /> - <br />