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<br />- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 4, 2003 2 <br />. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the Concept Plan to come forward and make <br /> comment. <br /> Paul Tucci, Oppidan, stated 3,600 feet of new retail would be added onto the existing <br /> convenience store. He noted they had added 20 stalls for parking and had also added new <br /> landscaped areas. He summarized the elevation of the building for the Commission. <br /> Rick Petri, attorney on behalf of Mr. Artoli (?sp), operator of the convenience store. He <br /> stated they were in opposition to this proposal. He indicated there might be some <br /> litigation involved to determine the validity of the sub-lease. He stated he had spoken <br /> with applicant earlier this evening, but he had just received the file today and was not <br /> fa111iliar with all 0 I' the facts. <br /> Chair Sand asked who was the lessee. Mr. Petri replied it was Mr. Tucci's company. He <br /> stated he understood this lease was a subject in a bankruptcy proceeding. He noted there <br /> were many unanswered questions at this point, but he wanted to make the Commission <br /> aware oftheir opposition. <br /> Mr. Tucci stated they bought Shannon Square from the previous owner and during the <br /> process the lease with Avante (?sp) had been rejected under their bankruptcy <br /> proceedings. He noted there was a sublease between Avante and Mr. Petri's client that <br /> had a provision that said if there was a termination of the original lease, the sublease also <br />. terminated. He indicated they would need to figure out where to go, but he believed they <br /> had a right to do this. <br /> Commissioner Ricke stated if they approved this tonight, their decision had nothing to do <br /> with the lease or bankruptcy issues. Mr. Parrish replied the tenant issues were not <br /> material to their PUD approval. <br /> Commissioner Larson asked if they approved the PUD, did Mr. Petri feel it would <br /> prejudice the case. Mr. Petri replied he did not believe so. <br /> Mr. Artoli (?sp), owner of convenience store, stated he had occupied the space since <br /> December, 2002. He stated he had met with Mr. Tucci on Monday and the bal1kruptcy <br /> was filed on May 13. He indicated there might be some legal ramifications regarding this <br /> and he wanted to make the Commission aware of the situation. He stated all of the other <br /> tenants were remaining and he believed it was out of convenience that he was being taken <br /> out. <br /> Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Larson asked if there would be any difficulty with the loading dock and <br /> getting into this facility. Mr. Tucci stated the trailers would come up the center entry and <br /> go around back. <br />. Commissioner Modesette asked if they had given consideration to just leaving the gas <br /> station and convenience store. Mr. Tucci stated their goal was to try and pursue the extra <br /> square footage. He stated no leases had been signed yet. He stated if the circumstances <br /> did not allow this, they would have to work around it. <br />