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Memo to Planning Commission Planning Case #02-32 Page 5 of8 . of Public Works has indicated that the driveway should be located as far south as possible and at it should not present a problem at the proposed location. Ramsey County has also indicated that the minimum driveway (bituminous) width is 26 feet. As proposed the width of the bituminous drive is 23 feet, 25 feet measured from the backs ofthe curbing. Approval should be conditioned on a revised driveway width of 26 feet (may be 28 feet when measured from the backs of the curbing). A permit from Ramsey County will be required for all work in the County right-of-way. 9. Screening ~ Meets Code Requirement Significant landscaping is proposed to screen both the parking on north side of the site and some landscaping is also proposed to partially screen the parking area from the west side. Additional screening from the west side may be addressed through additional landscaping to be provided (see number 5). A trash area is proposed for the southwest end of the property. Staff would suggest that a condition requiring a masonry enclosure with materials that match the primary building be included. 10. Lighting - Meets Code Requirements . Lighting is identified on the lighting plan submitted with the application and is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, The Zoning Ordinance requires that all lighting be directed away from adjoining lots or public streets and must be hooded so that light is only directed onto the subject property. The Neighborhood Business requirements call for parking lot lighting on pedestals not to exceed not to exceed 14 feet. The lighting should be ornamental and not standard shoebox lighting as this property is considered a gateway and part of the Neighborhood Business district. Master and Final PUD approval shall be conditioned on approval of the ornamental lighting by staff. 11. Sign age - No plans received No signage has been proposed at this time. All signage shall conform to the City of Arden Hills Signage Ordinance and will require staff approval. Although not required, staff would suggest that any building sign be a monument style sign to preserve the character of the surrounding area which is zoned R.2: Single and Two Family Residential. 12. Grading and Utilities. The property would be serviced by eXlstmg utilities (sewer, water, gas, electric, and telephone). Master and Final PUD approval should be conditioned on approval of a detailed .