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

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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - AUGUST 1,2007 5 between Walgreen's and the building to the south. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that question could be directed to the applicants. Commissioner Zimmerman said he would be interested in seeing traffic count numbers, that sufficient parking space could be depleted before phase three begins, and said it will be important to look at necessary parking needs from the very begirming. Commissioner Modesette asked for clarification that proposed building I is permitted use in the zoning district, and Mr. Lehnhoff responded that the pharmacy is a permitted use. Chair Sand requested that the applicant, at the next meeting, be more specific about building 2 and its accepted use in the district. He also stated concern about crowded space between building 3 and the existing hardware store. Commissioner Holewa asked whether building 4 would encroach on the hardware store's summer plant sale area. Mr. Lehnhoff responded that discussions are occurring between the hardware store and the property owner regarding that subject. Commissioner Holewa said his experience has been that a lot of parking along the strip mall is in the south end where there are lots of stores (dry cleaner, liquor, etc.) and he hopes the applicant will also address that subject at the next meeting. Commissioner Larson asked whether the summer's reduced parking on the south end had been cormted in the number of parking stalls or if some factor of not counting those spaces had been made because they aren't available, and whether a summer garden permit had been considered. Mr. Lehnhoff responded that a permit process is in development. Commissioner Modesette said she is not sure about the purpose of the eastern drive, stating it would be more normal to spread buildings and not share parking. Mr. Lehnhoff responded that the purpose of the drive is for dock loading and unloading. Chair Sand expressed hope that the subject will be addressed in more detail at the next meeting, adding that he didn't know what negotiations were going on between the hardware store and the owner. Commissioner Larson asked if impervious surfaces had been figured into the proposed plans, and Mr. Lehnhoff responded that they were reflected in the architectural site plan and met City requirements for the development as a whole. Commissioner Larson referenced the Rice Creek Watershed District and inquired as to whether the existing pond was adequate for the area. Mr. Lehnhoff responded that Rice Creek is evaluating the stormwater ponding needs and it is likely that capacity would be increased and rehabilitation would be undertaken. Commissioner Modesette asked whether it was correct to summarize, in terms of landscaping requirements and impervious surface percentages, that one of the reasons for the PUD application is because the calculation done on the 12-plus acres will not apply as subdivided. Mr. Lehnhoff confirmed the statement as being correct.