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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 8, 2021 13 Senior Planner Jagoe deferred this question to the applicant. Rachel Gilbert, representative for Bethel University, clarified the sign was lit by floodlights and was not lit internally. Commissioner Weber questioned if a signed agreement with New Perspectives would be sufficient to legally prohibit them from installing a monument sign. Senior Planner Jagoe stated this could be confirmed with the City Attorney prior to the City Council meeting. Acting Chair Wicklund asked why the north side has been chosen for the monument sign. Ms. Gilbert discussed the property lines and noted the road was not centered within Outlot A and for this reason, the sign would only fit on the north side. She indicated the sign would not impede sight lines any further than the trees that were in this location. Acting Chair Wicklund opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Acting Chair Wicklund invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Acting Chair Wicklund closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. Commissioner Weber moved and Commissioner Subramanian seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 8, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Planning Case 21-023; City of Arden Hills – 3588 Ridgewood Road – Public Hearing Not Required Senior Planner Jagoe stated earlier this year, the City was contacted by two interested parties regarding purchasing the City owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road. City Staff had several internal discussions about how the City acquired the lot and development logistics in adherence to city code requirements. City Staff was unable to obtain title information from the Ramsey County Recorder’s Office document search for the subject parcel. Therefore, the City Attorney was directed to begin the process of a title search in order to obtain an Owners/Encumbrances Report. On August 6th, the City received the completed title report which confirmed that the property came from State through County as part of turnback of the old Snelling Avenue corridor ROW. There are no deed restrictions prohibiting the City from selling this parcel. Ramsey County records show the value of the parcel at $68,400. Senior Planner Jagoe reported the lot is considered a nonconforming lot. The R-1 District requires a 14,000 square foot lot with 95 ft. width and 130 ft. depth. This irregular shaped lot is about 13,500 square feet. The City Attorney has confirmed that a variance for the building of a