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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 7, 2022 11 Commissioner Wicklund hoped that the Commission could communicate to the applicant that if a sign was not placed on the roof system, a third free standing sign would be allowed. Chair Vijums agreed this should be the case. He suggested the Planning Commission recommend approval of signs 1, 3 and 4 and then recommend denial of sign 2 requesting the applicant to come back with options for sign size, location and design or with consideration of a freestanding sign. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Blilie seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 22-023 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 3565 Pine Tree Drive based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the December 7, 2022, report to the Planning Commission adding Condition 4 to read: The Planning Commission recommends approval of signs 1, 3 and 4 and recommends denial of sign 2 due to the location as prohibited under the city code requesting the applicant prepare alternate options for a wall sign that is suited to the size of the building, location, and design that will enhance the area, and be consistent with the architecture of the building, or consideration of a freestanding sign, and Condition 5 to read: Regarding Sign 1, the applicant shall provide a base that extends up the sides of the sign base to meet City Code material design standards is Sign District 4. 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 has been working on the 2023 budget and tax levy. She reported th e Council would be holding a Truth in Taxation Hearing on Monday, December 12. She explained the Council would be holding a special workshop on Monday, December 12 to discuss the Lindy’s roundabout. She indicated the Council approved the setback variances for the property on Ridgewood Road. She noted the City had a holiday light map on the City’s website. She thanked all of the Planning Commissioners for their service to the community. She wished everyone a happy holiday and happy new year. Commissioner Wicklund asked if the Council had an update on TCAAP. He questioned if the JDA chair was up for reappointment. Councilmember Holmes stated the new City Council would be addressing this matter in 2023. She explained she was uncertain of the JDA chair would be reappointed by the end of the year. B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Chair Vijums thanked Commission Jefferys for her service on the Planning Commission.