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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 6, 2005 5 . comply with the City's lighting standards. The building housing units 26-30 shall be permitted to have one 60 square foot, internally illuminated sign which faces Highway 96 to the north. This building shall be limited to 30 square feet on either the west or south sides of the building, so that the total building signage would not exceed 90 square feet. 10. Screening of Mechanical Operating Equipment. All mechanical operating equipment shall be screened to meet City regulations. 11. Decorative Fencing to Surround the Pond. Decorative painted fencing (like painted wrought iron fencing) shall be erected around the pond at the northeast comer of the property to protect pedestrians from falling into the pond. 12. Exeeution of a PUD Permit. Execution of a PUD Permit drafted by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 13. Park Dedication. Satisfaction of the park dedication requirements as approved by the City Council in the amount of $40,000.00. 14, Final Plat. The applicant shall submit an application for a Final Plat within six (6) months following City Council approval ofthe PUD and Preliminary Plat. 15. Necessary Approvals from Other Agencies. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County. Commissioner Modesette asked if there had been any new information with respect to the turn radius for the entry drive. Mr. Hellegers replied there might be a little bit of additional space to work with, but it would not be 50-feet of additional space as recommended. He noted moving the pole was not something that had been discussed. . Commissioner Modesette asked if they had discussed with the developer the location of the windows on the south side. Mr. Hellegers responded he had not spoken with the developer regarding this and he requested the developer answer this question. Chair Sand asked if the entire site was zoned neighborhood business now. Mr. Hellegers replied it was approved as neighborhood business at the June meeting. Chair Sand stated the City had received several emails and other correspondence from residents, including a memorandum from Gale E. Van Buskirk at 1390 Arden View Drive, attaching a petition signed by 154 citizens opposing this project. Commissioner Thompson asked if there had been a new landscape plan submitted. Mr. Hellegers replied they had not received a landscape plan at this time, but one would be required before this would get final approval. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. Elwood F. Caldwell, 1451 Arden View Drive, stated he was commenting on behalf of the Board of Directors of Arden Hills North Homes Association. He presented his written comments: "This is in response to the eight.page memorandum dated July 6 containing . the staff reeommendations plus various attachments, to both of whieh we will refer, but more particularly to the 16 specific conditions for approval on pages 6 and 7. No. 1 stated in part that "The applicant shall submit revised plans, responsive to comments from the Plan Review Comments contained in City Planning File #05-12..." -----------