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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 7, 2001 9 . 2. Variance from Section 6 (D) #1 (b), proximity to drive-in bnsinesses, for the following reasons: a) The drive,in is required for the operation of the business and the property can not be put to a reasonable, approved use within the District without it; b) The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the District; c) The application meets the spirit and intent ofthe Zoning Ordinance; and d) The Special Use Permit application, as required for drive,in businesses, gives the City the opportunity to review and address any future potential problems on the property on an ongoing basis, . . 3. Special use permit for a drive-in business, for the following reason: a) The application meets the requirements of Section 6 (D) ofthe Zoning Ordinance, "Additional Minimum Requirements for Drive,In Businesses, Fast Food Restaurants and Automobile Service Stations" if granted in conjunction with the variance application for "Proximity to Other Establishments". 4. Site plan review for a Walgreens in the northwest quadrant of County Road E and Lexington Avenue, pending a positive review of the traffic impact to the area, with the following conditions: a) Final plans shall indicate how the depression in the northwest comer of the site is drained, the diameter and invert of the existing culvert located under the railroad, grading and restoration through the ditch on the northern edge ofthe site to the lowpoint and the site Engineer shall provide drainage calculations to the City for review; b) Install a silt fence along the northern limit of the project, review proposed French drains with Rice Creek Watershed District and obtain the required permits; c) Obtain required permits from Ramsey County for curb cuts on Lexington Avenue and County Road E and for construction of a median extension on County Road E; d) The permanent access easement to the Holiday Inn parcel must be recorded with Ramsey County and proof of recording provided to the City; e) The two proposed wall,mounted signs must be relocated on the building so that they do not exceed 16 feet in height at the top of the sign; f) The changeable copy on the freestanding sign shall not change more than once in a 24 hour period. John Kohler, Semper Development, handed out color copies of the landscaping plan for the proposed Walgreens. He reviewed the changes made to the plan from last month. He noted additional landscaping would be placed in front of the structure. Mr. Kohler stated the proposed landscaping would assist in screening the cars using the drive through. Mr, Kohler indicated he spoke with Walgreens and stated they would be willing to work with the City on the gateway sign and easement. He noted they would prefer having the Walgreens sign parallel to County Road E to reach the heavy traffic on Lexington A venue and not be made a part of the gateway sign. Commissioner Sand noted it would be the Commission's request to have the sign at a 45 degree angle at the intersection to reach both streets. He asked if Mr. Kohler had reviewed his memorandum regarding a Walgreens in Florida. Commissioner Sand noted he suggested these layouts due to the aesthetics of the area and that it was a gateway entrance.