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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2022 7 City Planner Jagoe stated the City does not require the Property Owner signature to be notarized. She noted the property owner did sign the land use application for the CUP and home occupation, and the signature was reviewed with the rental registration paperwork on file with the City. Chair Vijums indicated the CUP that was outlined be staff was very thorough and passed all relevant areas. He noted that the CUP process was started because of the deliveries. He commented on the safety measures that had been put in place by Mr. Spicer. He appreciated the fact that Mr. Spicer’s firearms were kept in a safe. He anticipated Mr. Spicer’s property was more safe than some of the homes on his block where guns may not be kept in a safe. Commissioner Jefferys explained she would like to see that Mr. Spicer has the maximum security measures in place and suggested another condition be added to address this concern. She suggested this condition read: The City is assured that the level of security provided at this residence matches the potential risk due to the nature of the business and shall be approved by the Ramsey County Sheriff. Chair Vijums commented this condition could be added but questioned who would determine what the proper level would be. Commissioner Wicklund stated he appreciated these comments and suggested Condition 8 be amended to require the applicant to provide contracted video security services. He indicated this would provide a definition or measurement as to what type of security should be provided. Commissioner Weber suggested this motion for a condition be amended in order to have the security provided be approved by the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Jefferys stated she would like to keep her condition separate from Condition 8. She stated she did not know what the proper level of security would be or what measures should be put in place or not be put in place and would like the sheriff’s department to make this determination. Councilmember Holmes recalled the City requested feedback from the County Sheriff on security at E Street Flats and we did get their recommendation on appropriate level of security and this same request could be made of the Sheriff’s Department for this property. Chair Vijums suggested the condition read: The level of security is approved at this residence as determined by the County Sheriff in coordination with City staff. Commissioner Jefferys indicated she would like her language to remain as is in order to address the level of risk this business potentially may bring into the neighborhood. She recommended Condition 9 read: The level of security is adequate to address the potential risks as determined by the Ramsey County Sheriff.