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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 23, 2023 6 MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to Approve Olson Engineering Proposal For Geophysical Subsurface Investigation at 3245 New Brighton Road — Hazelnut Parking Lot Proiect with Olson Engineering in the amount of$12,852. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Arden Hills Tobacco Violations This item has been removed from the agenda. B. Planning Case 23-017 — Conditional Use Permit At 4504 Hamline Avenue North Community Development Director Jagoe stated 4504 Hamline Avenue North ("Subject Property") is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District, and is designated for Low Density Residential Uses in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Subject Property is the site of a single-family dwelling owned by Mr. Densmore. All adjacent properties to the north, east, and south are also zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District, and designated for Low Density Residential Uses in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The parcels to the west across the street on Hamline Avenue are zoned R-3, Townhouse and Low Density Multiple Dwelling District, and designated for Medium Density Residential Uses in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Site Data, Plan Evaluation and requested the Council hold a public hearing. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Brian Densmore, 4504 Hamline Avenue North, thanked the Council for considering his request. He explained he has had a steady client base over the past 28 years and does 45% of this work online. He reported he has a 60 foot long driveway which meant he had adequate space for his grandson, who would serve as his part-time employee during the tax season. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2023-052 — Planning Case 23-017 — Conditional Use Permit At 4504 Hamline Avenue North Community Development Director Jagoe stated Brian Densmore ("Applicant") submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 4504 Hamline Avenue North. The Applicant is the owner of Brian Densmore Tax Service, Inc., a business related to the preparation of tax returns. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts, but a Conditional Use Permit is required when there are customers visiting the residence or an employee that does not reside in the residence. The Applicant is proposing to meet with customers in-person and virtually by appointment only as well as have one part time