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<br />ARDEN HILLS PLANNlNG COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 <br /> <br />11 <br /> <br />Chair Sand inquired if there is something that could be done to soften the Walgreen's <br />sign in the tower. He stated that lighting can often be softened by using a different type <br />of lighting. He inquired if the other lighting on the site is low or high pressured sodium <br />casting a blue or yellow light. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that he believes it is the yellow light. <br /> <br />Chair Sand stated the public hearing will be on October 3, 2007. He stated the Planning <br />Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Holden clarified that the Council does not make the decisions about the <br />types of businesses that are located on specific sites. She stated that businesses are <br />required to follow the rules and they are denied only ifthere is a legal reason to be denied. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson stated that they have received various emails regarding this proj ect. <br />He stated that one of the emails refers to the need, practicality, and fairness of the proj ect. <br />He stated that these are not standards that they have to evaluate projects by. He stated <br />their job is to evaluate if the proposed projects meet the criteria for the zoning <br />regulations. He stated that the emotional objections won't influence the Planning <br />Commission's decision. <br /> <br />Mr. Lehnhoff stated that there have been a number of concerns about traffic and the <br />traffic report is public knowledge and will be accessible once it is finished. <br />