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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 7, 2001 5 . iii) Temporary leasing and marketing signs will only be allowed up to six months following issuance of the certificate of occupancy or when 85% ofthe units are sold or rented, whichever is earlier. The applicant does not believe that they can successfully market the site and meet this requirement. They would like to have the opportunity to utilize this type of sign on an ongoing basis, The Sign Ordinance is proposed to be revised in its entirety in the near future, This issue has been raised by other property management companies within the City and it will be addressed in the Ordinance revision. Staff suggests that no action be taken on this item until the Sign Ordinance is revised or final PUD application is made, whichever comes first. i) Lighting. The Zoning Ordinance requires that all sources of illumination be hooded, concealed or controlled in a manner so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, streets or highways or residential areas east and south of Round Lake. The Design Standards meet these requirements, j) Pedestrian Circulation. The City has identified a potential pedestrian trail along Round Lake, connecting to this property and possibly across the railway bridge to New Brighton, The parkland dedication required as part of the replatting the property for this project is proposed to be partially utilized for pedestrian circulation, This will be a requirement at the time of development ofthis property. . k) Drainage, Wetlauds and Flood Plain. The Engineer's comments state that the applicant has met all of the requirements stated earlier in the Concept PUD, The applicant has submitted a full EA W, with comments received by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Historical Society, This document includes a map of existing conditions, showing all significant natural features, and grading, utility and erosion control plan. Development of the project will require a limited amount of wetland encroachment, Proposed mitigation includes 2:1 replacement of the impacted wetland with on-site ponding, A permit will be required from Rice Creek Watershed District. I) Shoreland Ordinance. The subject property is located in the Shoreland Management area, per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), The City Code, in Chapter 20.5-22, subpart 12 (a) defines a Shoreland as land located within 1,000 feet from the ordinary high water mark of a lake, pond or flowage, The subject property is within 1,000 feet of Round Lake, a DNR protected water. The City Code, in Chapter 20.5-47 (a)#l permits the selective removal of natural vegetation, provided that sufficient vegetative covers remains to screen cars, dwellings and other structures when viewed from the water. Grading and excavation is allowed in a shoreland area, as long as the following conditions are satisfied: i) ii) The smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for as short a time as feasible; Temporary ground cover, such as mulch, is used and permanent ground cover, such as sod, is established; Methods to prevent erosion and trap sediments are employed; and Fill is stabilized to accepted engineering standards, approved by the City Engineer. . iii) iv)