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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 3, 2024 10 Commissioner Bjorklund asked that Condition 21 be added to the recommendation for approval requiring the applicant to identify the plan for the additional 19 parking spaces on the site plan. The Commission supported this recommendation. Commissioner Bjorklund moved and Commissioner Collins seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 23-024 for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review at 3751 Lexington Avenue North based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the January 3, 2024, report to the Planning Commission with the addition of Condition 21 “The applicant shall provide a diagram of the 19 parking spaces provided for the site through the Reciprocal Easement Agreement” . The motion carried unanimously (6-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council None. B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Commissioner Bjorklund supported staff taking a look at how to address commercial development districts and economic issues. He stated other cities have bigger committees in place to consider redevelopment projects. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the City would be reviewing the zoning code and ordinances in 2024. She anticipated this would be a 12 to 18 month process and noted all of the zoning code ordinances would be updated and reviewed by the Planning Commission. Chair Vijums welcomed Commissioner Steve Erler to the Planning Commission. Chair Vijums read a prepared statement noting he had served as a Commissioner and Chair of the Planning Commission for several years. He stated he has cherished his time on the Planning Commission. He commented on the purpose of the Planning Commission which was to provide a recommendation to the City Council that was in the best interest of the community. He discussed how the recent Planning Cases have ruffled some feathers in the community. He believed his approach as the Chair has been to provide alternative perspectives, facts, experience and leadership. He noted he would continue to do this, but he would be doing this in a different capacity. He reported at the end of this meeting he would be resigning as the Chair and from the Planning Commission. He urged the Planning Commission to continue to do what was right for the community and to make Arden Hills the best place to live. Commissioner Bjorklund thanked Chair Vijums for his dedicated service to the City of Arden Hills. ADJOURN