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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 4, 2022 8 City Planner Jagoe commented there was no overflow parking lot. She noted there was not a lot of additional space on the property for parking. She reported on-street parking was not allowed on Round Lake Road. She explained Saltbox was aware of the number of parking stalls that was available to them and indicated Saltbox plans to manage the parking situation with their members through issuing access passes. Chair Vijums requested further information on the history of this building. City Planner Jagoe stated this building was previously owned by Deluxe Corporation and has been vacant for several years. She understood the interior of the building was being demoed in order to complete the buildout for Saltbox. Chair Vijums commented Saltbox would not utilize the full 108 parking spaces from day one but rather would be building their clientele over time. David Sorensen, Project Manager for Saltbox, reported this was the case. He explained the plans for the building were at about 90% and he has not yet applied for a building permit. He commented on the parking studies that were completed for the Dallas, Atlanta, Denver and LA Saltbox locations and noted the 108 spaces would be sufficient for the Arden Hills site. He indicated he supported adding the 36 striped spaces in order to more closely align with the City’s parking requirements. Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 22-007 for Site Plan review at 4440 Round Lake Road West based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four (4) conditions in the May 4, 2022, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She explained the Council approved the CUP for the home occupation the Commission considered in April. She thanked the Commission and all of the residents for their comments regarding the home occupation. She noted the Council would be discussing food trucks at a future worksession meeting. She stated summer hours would begin after Memorial Day and City Hall would be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. She explained the City added a new tab on its website for resident resources. She indicated the Council approved an EAB contract with Rainbow Tree which would include discounted tree removal services for residents. She then discussed the major street reconstruction projects that would be completed this summer, which included the parking lot at City Hall. She invited the public to attend the Touch a Truck event on Saturday, May 21 that would be held at Perry Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She encouraged the public to attend Scoops for Troops