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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 5, 2021 4 Commissioner Wicklund stated he would like to a third condition for approval requiring the applicant to plant coniferous screening vegetation along the property line between the driveway extending to the rear corner. He indicated this would assist with screening the driveway from the street. Commissioner Weber commented he did not believe it was necessary to add this condition. Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Jeffreys seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-006 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the two (2) conditions in the May 5, 2021, report to the Planning Commission adding Condition 3 which shall require the applicant to plant coniferous screening vegetation along the property line between the driveway extending to the rear corner. Commissioner Wicklund explained he does not want to have the applicant to do anything differently, but he also did not want any future owner of the property to take down all of the vegetation because this would expose the larger garage to the street. Commissioner Weber reported the plantings were within the City right of way and the property owner could not cut them down. Commissioner Wicklund stated if this was the case, then Condition 3 would not be necessary. Commissioner Wicklund and Commissioner Jeffreys withdrew their motion and second from the floor. Commissioner Weber moved and Commissioner Wicklund seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-006 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the two (2) conditions in the May 5, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. Planning Case 21-011; 3855 Lexington Avenue – Chick-fil-A – Conditional Use Permit – Master Planned Unit Development and Final Planned Unit Development – Public Hearing Required 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 Applicant is requesting to construct single story fast food restaurant with a drive-through. The property is located at 3855 Lexington Avenue and is zoned B-3, Service Business District, and is designated for Commercial Uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the surrounding area, site data, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: