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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 24, 2021 8 the classification in the Arden Hills City Code. Unfortunately, the resolution was never sent to the DNR, and the classification was never changed. With consent of the Arden Hills City Council, the DNR is willing to accept the 1985 resolution and update their classification of the lake to match that of Arden Hills. Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the Plan Evaluation in further detail with the Council and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Kye Samuelson, 3493 Siems Court, thanked the Council for considering this issue on behalf of the residents that live on Arden Hills lakes. He appreciated that fact that both practicality of the structure and beautification of the lake was considered within this Ordinance. He stated he would appreciate more information from the Council regarding the proposed building height and why the structures had to be parallel to the lakeshore. He explained there were a number of unique properties along the lakes that had existing structures and he questioned why existing foot prints had to be utilized. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, explained he made the Planning Commission aware of the fact the Arden Hills Shoreland Zoning Ordinance was inconsistent with the DNR’s lake classification for Lake Johanna. He discussed the differences between a general development lake and a recreational development lake. He noted Lake Johanna has a surface area of 230 acres and three miles of shoreline. He explained Lake Johanna was clearly a recreational development lake. He stated this was important to understand because there was a difference in the setbacks required for recreational development lakes (35 feet from OHWL) versus general development lakes (25 feet from OHWL). He indicated this helped to enhance the aesthetics of smaller lakes and to provide for more screening between the setback and the lake. He discussed how the improper classification of Lake Johanna, Karth Lake and Little Johanna in the City were impacting the community. He encouraged the Council to put this item on hold so the City could properly inform the lakeshore owners about the correction that was needed. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 21-011 – Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2021-029), Master Plan Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development – 3855 Lexington Avenue (Chick-Fil-A) Planning Consultant Kansier stated HR Green, on behalf of Chick-fil-A has submitted an application for Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development. The proposed development site is the location of the former Perkins and is approximately 66,853 square feet (1.535 acres) in size. The Applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building on this site and construct a 4,995 square foot fast food restaurant, with dual drive-through lanes. There are two canopies, totaling approximately 3,654 square feet covering the ordering and pick-up areas. There is also a 50-stall parking lot. The Chick-fil-A building is proposed to be located on the west side of the site, with the storefront facing Lexington