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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 8, 2024 24 Ms. Grant stated Crew Carwash was one of the top brands in Indiana. She encouraged the Council to visit the Crew Carwash in West St. Paul. She commented she would be happy to work with the City to better understand how this business would work in Arden Hills. Mr. Steen reported the City Council had the authority to extend the approval timeline by 60 days. He stated he would be willing to take the Council's feedback and could amend the plans. Councilmember Holden reported the applicant would have to readdress the entire site plan given the number of flexibilities that have been requested and she did not believe this could be worked through at this meeting. Councilmember Fabel asked if the Planning Commission recommended approval of this Planning Case. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated the Planning Commission had recommended approval but had many of the same concerns regarding the building materials, landscaping and design. Councilmember Fabel questioned what kind of risk the City Council would be running if the project were denied. City Attorney Schmidt explained the fact that the Planning Commission recommended approval was a net neutral stating the City Council makes all final determinations on applications. She reported as far as assessing risk, it was difficult for her to say, noting this would be a quasi- judicial decision that would be determined by the findings approved by the Council. Councilmember Fabel inquired if the approval period could be extended 60 days. City Attorney Schmidt advised the City Council has unilateral authority to request 60 additional days before taking action on the qualifying application. Councilmember Fabel supported pursuing a 60-day extension for this Planning Case. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 23-020 and Resolution 2024-005 for a Preliminary Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development Phase I, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review at 3737 Lexington Avenue N and 1133 Grey Fox Road, based on the fact the flexibility request was too extensive, does not include enhancements within the project and does not lead to a better overall project. Mayor Grant reported if the motion was adopted the applicant could return with another proposal in 180 days. Councilmember Fabel explained he opposed the motion. He recommended the applicant be allowed 60 days to revise the plans for consideration by the Council at a future meeting. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Fabel opposed). 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS