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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 27, 2020 7 Councilmember McClung asked if the applicant supported the condition that was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the applicant did support the condition. Councilmember McClung stated he would be making a recommendation to include this condition (as Condition 9)in the motion for approval. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-027 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Amended Planned Unit Development for Planning Case 20-011 at 1700 Highway 96 W, based on the findings of facts, the submitted plans, and as amended by the eight (8) conditions in the July 27, 2020 Report to the City Council. Councilmember McClung recommended Condition 9 be added to read: The Applicant shall modify the southern curb at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and the private drive to mitigate the number of right hand turns being made onto Snelling Avenue. Engineering staff shall review and approve in writing plans for the redesign of the intersection no later than November 1st, 2020. AMENDMENT: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden second a motion to include Condition 9: The Applicant shall modify the southern curb at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and the private drive to mitigate the number of right hand turns being made onto Snelling Avenue. Engineering staff shall review and approve in writing plans for the redesign of the intersection no later than November 1st, 2020. Councilmember Holden commented she would not be supporting this amendment. She did not agree with limiting this right hand turn because this would inconvenience the visitors to the church. Councilmember Scott stated he lived in the neighborhood near North Heights Church. He explained he agreed with Councilmember Holden and stated traffic has not been a concern for this neighborhood. Mayor Grant indicated he would be supporting the amendment. Councilmember Holmes explained she would not be supporting the amendment. She did not believe it was necessary to require the church to take on this expense. Councilmember McClung stated there were cars making the illegal turn on a regular basis and for this reason, he would like to require the applicant to modify the southern curb at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and the private drive. He reiterated that the applicant supported this condition as recommended by staff. He encouraged the City Councilmembers to reconsider their stance on the matter and support the amendment.