11-26-07 Item 7A, PC 07-018 3527 Lexington Ave Redevelopment

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t-- I.L. <( 0:: Q ARDEN HILLS PLANNlNG COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 7,2007 5 Commissioner Holewa inquired if the Walgreens sign would be a monument sign just for Walgreens. Mr. Lehnhoff stated it would be. Chair Sand inquired if the size of the signs has changed. Mr. Lehnhoff stated it has changed, and that the proposed sign was smaller than previous plans had shown. Commissioner Stodola inquired about the traffic study which indicates an increase of 2.4 percent and how the figure was calculated. Commissioner Modesette inquired about the location of the fencing and the type of materials. Mr. Lehnhoff stated the fence is located along Lexington and could be wood, brick, wrought iron, or a material matching the site. Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Dennis Trooien, Dennis Properties, introduced the various people working on the project and the background information for the development of the project and the issues in developing. He stated they have worked on a lease renewal with Arden Pharmacy and agreed to a lease termination clause if Walgreens was to be built. He stated there is an estimated 2.4 percent increase in traffic and many tenants are happy with the increase. He described the changes in building materials. He stated they would like to keep the signs as they are presented. He stated they don't think they are creating a negative impact on the community. Commissioner Holewa inquired about seeing the monument sign and the signage on the building. Mr. Trooien stated the signs assist in the vehicular traffic. Commissioner Holewa inquired about the traffic leaving Arden Plaza. Mr. Trooien stated the traffic during peak hours would be worse for left turns and the traffic would be more likely to make a right turn and find an alternate route. Commissioner Holewa stated there have been numerous comments from the community and inquired ifMr. Trooien has received them. Mr. Trooien stated he did not receive them personally, but has read them in the staff report. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired ifWalgreens' name would be on the tenant sign. Mr. Trooien stated he would need to research to find out if the tenants have signage rights. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired about the removable copy. Mr. Trooien demonstrated the location of it.