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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 18, 2022 3 and then the residents. The ordinance is difficult to administrate as written and she would like to see it akin to garage sales. Mayor Grant felt it was the residential neighborhoods they should be concerned with. He has heard similar points from residents as Councilmember Holden. He agreed with the idea of limiting the number similar to garage sales but didn’t want to limit invitation only parties, it’s the week after week party that becomes a problem. He wondered where does your neighbor’s right to have a party start to interfere with your right to peace and quiet. Councilmember Scott commented that his primary concern was restaurants currently in the city, many of which cater events. He suggested residents look locally first so as not to undercut businesses here that are paying city taxes and licensing. City Administrator Perrault suggested the Council have further discussion at another work session. Marcia Cheney, 1180 Karth Lake Drive, said there are no sidewalks in her neighborhood so no one is ever lined up on sidewalks. She felt when food trucks come everyone is respectful of the neighbors, garbage isn’t left in others’ yards, kids don’t run wild because they are neighbors. The events were community building and food trucks no longer have interest because they aren’t making enough money. Mayor Grant thanked everyone for their input and said the topic would be discussed again at another meeting. B. Launch Properties Concept Plan – 3737 Lexington Avenue City Planner Jagoe introduced the concept review request from Launch Properties for the proposed redevelopment of the properties at 3737 Lexington Avenue and 1133 Grey Fox Road for the construction of a standalone car wash and a multi-tenant building identified for a restaurant, dental office, and bank. Launch Properties is seeking feedback from the Council in advance of a future submission. Based on staff’s initial review of their concept plans the following requests would be necessary: • Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Subdivision of land • Master and Final Planned Unit Development with flexibility to be requested for Building Positioning and Drive-Thru Requirements. Staff has identified minimum parking requirements and wall signage as other considerations for Council discussion. • Site Plan Review • Signage Plan • Conditional Use Permit for Car Wash in the B-3 District City Planner Jagoe said Bruce Carlson from Launch Properties would present the highlights and details of the proposed redevelopment. Launch Properties Senior Vice President of Construction and Development Bruce Carlson stated that he was assigned this project in January to work with the property purchase and design. They have approximately 180 days to close on the property. The current building has become