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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 4, 2015 7 Commissioner Hames inquired if the developer had any responsibility regarding the trail. City Planner Streff indicated this trail would be completed and maintained by the County. Commissioner Jones suggested that the entrance pillars and gates on each lot be lit. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Jason Schmidt, 3778 Brighton Way North, recommended that a stop sign be considered at County Road E2 and New Brighton Road. Christine Polter, 1870 Indian Place, noted she was a 35 year resident of Arden Hills. She commented that she was very interested in building one of the proposed signature homes. She expressed concern with how the crosswalks would be addressed by the City. There being no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Commissioner Bartel commented that he was very impressed with the proposed project. He recommended that staff investigate the trail crossing more closely to ensure the intersection of County Road E2 and New Brighton Road remains safe for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Commissioner Neururer suggested that the speed limit along County Road E2 be reduced given the new residential homes that would be added. City Planner Streff indicated he would bring this comment to Public Works Director Maurer. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Hames seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-004 for a Preliminary & Final Plat, Rezoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to subdivide the property into seven (7) single-family lots at 1941 & 1901 County Road E2 based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the nineteen (19) conditions (omitting Condition 19) in the March 4, 2015, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).