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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 9, 2021 5 Chair Vijums proposed the Planning Commission table action on this item tonight. Councilmember Holmes commented this item was similar to another item that was not properly noticed by staff and noted the Planning Commission could table action on this item to July versus trying to hold a special meeting. City Administrator Perrault recommended the applicant speak to this as they may have a deadline in July. Florent Ilazi, representative for the applicant, reported he does have a very specific deadline with the Minnesota Department of Health to have a completed permit application submitted to the building department with the City of Arden Hills before July 31, 2021 in order to meet building code requirements. He discussed how the building code would change on August 1, 2021 which would require new drawings for this project. He requested the Planning Commission hold a special meeting versus tabling action to July. Alex Brewer, representative for the applicant, explained there was a sense of urgency in order to get a building permit submitted by the July 31st deadline. He stated it was critical for his organization to understand if they should be making a significant investment in Arden Hills in this uncertain environment. He discussed how the conservative lending situation has impacted this project, along with the rising cost of building materials. Commissioner Weber asked if there was any way to take action on just this property tonight. Planning Consultant Kansier stated the Planning Commission did have the ability to make that recommendation and discussed how the language could be amended to address this parcel. Commissioner Zimmerman indicated he could support the Planning Commission moving forward in this manner. Chair Vijums commented this was his original thought, to approve the density for the senior housing parcel and anything outside this would have to be further reviewed by the City Council. Commissioner Jones joined the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-010 for a 2040 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, based on the findings of fact and the report submitted to the Planning Commission on June 9, 2021, amending the stated language to read any other development inside the circle on the map will be subject to the current code except for the 2 Pine Tree Drive property. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case 21-012; 2 Pine Tree Drive – New Perspective Senior Living – Amendment to the Approved Planned Unit Development – Public Hearing Planning Consultant Kansier stated at its January 25, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for the property at 2 Pine Tree Drive. On February 8, 2021, the Council subsequently approved a Planned Unit Development and a Site Plan for this development. The