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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 6, 2005 9 Tony Tredal, 4521 Keithson Drive, stated she was opposed to this development. She . noted their home had been built by Royal Oaks Realty and she had experienced many problems with Royal Oaks Realty with them not complying with the City of Arden Hills requirements and Rice Creek Watershed District requirement. She noted this developer was not responsive and asked how the City could trust a company that had betrayed them in the past. Commissioner Thompson asked if the radius was 25-30 feet would it still be necessary to move the utility pole. Mr. Hellegers replied staff would need to look at this. Mr. Clark stated that more than likely the additional space for the radius would create the need for the driveway to have additional space to the south, outside of the easement. Commissioner Modesette asked if there was anyway to put in a dedieated turn lane for the driveway. Commissioner McClung recommended amendments to the conditions and wanted to add two additional recommendations. First, with respeet to signage, his eoneern was the variance for the signage. He stated they should allow a freestanding monument sign on Highway 96 and it should comply with the sign restrictions. Wall sign age should be within accordance with the City's sign ordinance standards. He was opposed to a large sign on the back of units 26-30 and recommended that language be struck from condition number 9. He noted he would not be in support of a sign variance. He expressed concern . about the trail to the west in that it was only 10 feet from the back of units 1,2 and 3. He proposed repositioning the buildings to allow a 20- foot setback from where the building ends to the traiL He believed there would be public safety concerns, as well as drainage concerns. He recommend a larger than standard radii with a minimum of 30-feet and allow the applicant to bring forth a proposal that the City would approve prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mr. Clark stated it was his understanding the PTRC was asked to look at this and he did not believe they had made a recommendation to move the buildings, but their concern was that the integrity of the trail be maintained. Commissioner Larson asked if the trail way was protected from the drainage plans submitted. Mr. Brown replied he did not remember that area being a concern, but this would be something they would look at further and the drainage should not adversely impact the traiL Commissioner Thompson asked if they should reeommend some type of lighting on the trail for the safety of the people walking the traiL Chair Sand noted they needed to balance the safety for the path users versus lighting issues for the homes by the trail. Commissioner McClung stated that was the reason he wanted a larger area between the buildings and the traiL . Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, stated they might have some room to make some adjustments between the buildings to add an additional five feet for the traiL