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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 6, 2018 5 regulations for subdivisions and new development within existing residential neighborhoods that would require more context-sensitive design. This item will be further discussed by the Planning Commission at a future meeting. Councilmember Scott updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the May 29, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting noting the City Council reviewed and approved the following planning cases that were considered by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May 9, 2018. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the three cases: • Planning Case 18-007: Variance request to construct a new single-family dwelling at 4535 Lakeshore Place that would encroach 5 feet – 4 inches into the required 40-foot front yard setback. • Planning Case 18-008: Variance request to construct an addition to the attached garage at 1275 Nursery Hill Court that would encroach 3 feet – 1 inch into the required 40-foot front yard setback. • Planning Case 18-009: Site Plan Review request for a Sign Standard Adjustment to allow for the display of two temporary leasing signs at 1290 County Road F. Councilmember Scott reported the City Council also considered and approved Planning Case 18-013 for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment at 3246 New Brighton Road. The approval will allow Journey Home Minnesota to redevelop the former Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 1 property for three single-family residential dwellings. The Planning Commission considered a similar redevelopment proposal for the property in Planning Case 18- 001 on April 4, 2018, which would have created four lots from the existing property. Councilmember Scott encouraged the Commission members to attend the Appreciation Luncheon at Cummings Park which will be held on Tuesday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m. B. Staff Comments City Planner Bachler explained the current Chair of the Planning Commission, Roberta Thompson, will be stepping down as Chair following the June 6 meeting. At their meeting on May 14, the City Council approved the appointment of Nick Gehrig as the Chair and Steven Jones as the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Their appointment will be effective for the next Planning Commission meeting on July 11. Staff reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule with the Commission. C. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Chair Thompson welcomed Commissioner Vijums to the Commission and stated she appreciated his service to the community. She noted any other individuals interested in serving on the Planning Commission were encouraged to contact City Hall for further information. Chair Thompson thanked staff and the City Council for all of their help and support over the years.