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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2023 17 Community Development Director Jagoe indicated this was something the Council could require. She stated if the fence were added as a condition for approval, the City and County would have to review this further. She explained if the fence becomes a requirement of the project there was a potential the City and County costs would have to cover this expense. She stated up to this point the applicant has stated an intention of installing the fence, but it was not a condition for approval of the project. Mayor Grant commented on the request further noting the applicant had 4.6 feet to install a fence. He stated it was his understanding three nuisance trees would be removed on the north property line. He requested further information regarding the location of these trees. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the location of the two nuisance trees as noted within Attachment E. Mayor Grant reported he lives in the Chatham neighborhood and he drives by this property often. He explained the parking for the restaurant was only a few feet from the neighboring driveway and he would like this concern addressed. Councilmember Holden stated based on the lighting plan and the 8% reduction in the landscaping plan, she believed a fence along the north property line was required. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-021 approving Planning Case 23-006 for a Site Plan Review at 3610 Snelling Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the April 24, 2023, Report to the City Council. Councilmember Monson questioned how long the fence would be along the north property line. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed Attachment G which addressed the location of the future fence. She noted the fence would run from the edge of the parking lot to the property corner. She estimated the fence would be around 190 feet. Paul Schrader, SRF Consulting, explained he was working with Lindey's on this application. He commented on the fence being discussed and if this was made a requirement as part of the application, this would be part of the compensation from the County. He reported the fence could not be taken to the western property corner due to a utility pole. He estimated the screen fence would be 170 feet in length. He noted Lindey's would be taking down two nuisance trees that were growing into the parking lot. Councilmember Holden asked what type of trees were growing in the parking lot. Mr. Schrader stated he was uncertain at this time, but noted the trees were a nuisance because they were growing into the parking lot and not because they were a certain species. Councilmember Holden requested further comment regarding the buildings on the adjacent residential property.