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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 8, 2024 21 Councilmember Monson requested the applicant speak to what the hours of operation would be and if all four lanes would be open at all times. Sally Grant, Crew Carwash representative, explained she was a third generation employee of Crew Carwash. She reported she was excited to be a part of the Arden Hills community. She indicated the hours of operation would be 7AM to 9PM during the spring and summer and 7AM to 8PM in the fall and winter. She stated all of the lanes would remain open during business hours. Councilmember Holden requested staff speak to the differences between a CUP and PUD. She reported there appears to be a significant amount of flexibility being requested within this Planning Case. She indicated she did not see anything within this project that was so appealing that she should vote for every single flexibility that was being requested. She understood the applicant may be willing to be flexible on the plans, but she also understood the applicant was aware of the City's standards when they submitted their plans. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the CUP was required for the land use, car wash component. She indicated the PUD was an overlay district that is required in this zoning district for redevelopment and where the applicant could seek flexibility from the City's standards. Through the PUD process, there might be some offsetting enhancements to the project that without those variations, this project might not be as good as it is. She reported the applicant was seeking a PUD with flexibilities in order to achieve an overall better design. She reported staff had reviewed the City's ordinance criteria, district standards, building materials and CUP requirements for the code with the applicant prior to their submittal. Councilmember Holden asked if the proposed building materials were an enhancement for the City. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated she believed this was a decision for the City Council. She stated the Council would have to determine if the applicant had made enhancements through the PUD in other areas. She reported as far as the building materials, there were no other materials that were introduced that are an enhancement. Councilmember Holden commented on the transparency and look of the project from Lexington Avenue. She asked if the only change that was made to the plans was the addition of a tower. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. She indicated the applicant did add some additional glazing. Councilmember Monson requested comment from the applicant regarding the contamination on this property. Jake Steen, Larkin Hoffman, explained he had a Phase 1 on this site. He noted he was fully committed to cleaning up this site. Travis Smith, Crew Carwash representative, discussed how the Wayzata Crew Carwash property was contaminated and properly cleaned. He noted he worked with the State on this project. He indicated he would be working with a local engineer who was familiar with the site. He