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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 8, 2017 4 proposed amendments to the PUD and requested the Commissioners off their support in order to allow for a perspective new tenant, Dunn Brothers Coffee, to move into this space. He noted the American Red Cross was supportive of the new tenant. Vice Chair Jones opened the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Vice Chair Jones invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Gretta Dvorak, Dunn Brothers Coffee representative, stated she had her husband were hoping to open and develop a business that was a part of the community. She believed this location would be a great gathering space that could flourish in Arden Hills. Joe Commers, owner of Arden Plaza, stated he loved the City of Arden Hills. He thanked the City for supporting his efforts over the years and requested their continued support going into the future. Luke Hemkin, eStreet Flats resident, 1201 County Road E, explained he and his wife lived across the street from the potential coffee shop and he would love to see this development occur. Beka Hemkin, eStreet Flats resident, 1201 County Road E, indicated she attended Bethel University and now works at Northwestern. She believed the proposed Dunn Brothers would be a great addition to the community. There being no additional comment Vice Chair Jones closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Commissioner Bartel agreed the coffee shop would be a great addition to this area of Arden Hills. Commissioner Bartel moved and Commissioner Gehrig seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 17-024 for a PUD Amendment at 1160 County Road E West, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the seven (7) conditions in the November 8, 2017, Report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).