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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 27, 2003 5 retreat center. He indicated the Planning Commission discussion mainly focused on traffic, landscaping, open space, and the design of the facility. Greg Anderson, Anderson Builders, summarized the project and requested feedback from the Council. Councilmember Grant requested a summary of the vanances that would be required. Mr. Hellegers summarized the variances in detail. Councilmember Holden expressed concern about the height of the building and the height of the cross. Mr. Parrish replied they were not allowed to regulate the height of those types of structures. Councilmember Larson agreed with staff, but noted this would be brought forth as a Planned Unit Development, which would give the City additional flexibility. Councilmember Grant agreed they could not control the height of the cross, but they did the right to limit the variance upon which it stands. He noted this plan would change the character of the neighborhood with respect to trees being removed. He asked if there were any concept drawings of the buildings with the trees removed. Mr. Hellegers replied there was no rendering of what the building would look like without the trees. He noted there would be a significant amount of landscaping removed and this was a concern of the Planning Commission. He indicated the Planning Commission requested the applicant look at additional landscaping. Councilmember Grant asked if they had spoken with Rice Creek Watershed. Mr. Hellegers replied the applicant had spoken with them. Councilmember Grant requested they keep in mind that there would be quite a bit of additional impervious surface, and they needed to take this into consideration as they remove the landscaping.