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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2022 7 <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber requested further information regarding the polycarbonate material that <br />would be used on the car wash. He questioned if the car wash had a replacement plan in place for <br />the polycarbonate panels. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder discussed the material that would be used and noted it was more durable. He noted <br />this type of material has become more popular over the last five to ten years. He indicated these <br />panels were treated with a material in order to keep substances from sticking to the glass. He <br />commented on the rigorous cleaning process that would be followed on a daily, weekly and <br />monthly basis in order to keep the car wash in a pristine condition. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber suggested the City Council require durability test results on the <br />polycarbonate panels that will be used on the car wash. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder stated his vendors would be able to provide the Council with this information. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber questioned how many employees the car wash would have. <br /> <br />Jason Ricks, Rocket Car Wash representative, reported this site would have approximately 30 <br />employees, but would only have six or seven employees during busy times. He commented on <br />how Rocket Car Wash invests in its communities and worked to conserve water in order to be <br />ecofriendly. He stated he was very proud of his company and the work they do with molding <br />youth for the future. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder explained Rocket Car Wash was not a franchise organization, but rather each site is <br />owned and operated. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber requested further information about the member room at the car wash. <br /> <br />Mr. Horder described the services that would be provided within the member room, which <br />included mat washers, cleaning supplies and free towels. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding parking on the site. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Wicklund reported the applicant is looking for a recommendation from the <br />Commission regarding parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlson commented he was not requesting flexibility for parking but was meeting the City’s <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber discussed how the building was set back and stated he feared the <br />proposed building signs were too large. He asked if other developments within Arden Hills had <br />flexibility for their wall signs. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe indicated she was aware that Cub Foods has flexibility for their wall signs, <br />but had not researched how many others or which businesses had received flexibility. <br />