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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — FEBRUARY 12, 2024 6 the Council at a future worksession meeting and a design amendment and change order could be pursued. Mayor Grant stated delaying action on this item would push the advertisement for bid back, which was somewhat ill advised. He noted the City receives better pricing the earlier its projects are bid. Councilmember Monson stated it appears the project could still be bid and the additional sidewalk could be added as a change order or bid alternative. She asked if the Council was interested in adding this portion of sidewalk. Councilmember Holden commented before she supported this portion of sidewalk moving forward, she would like to know what the cost would be. She indicated she could support this item going to a future worksession for further discussion. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2024-008 Approving Plans And Specifications And Ordering Advertisement For Bids — 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvement Proiect. The motion carried (5- 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning Case 23-024 — Conditional Use Permit — 3751 Lexington Avenue N (Mister Carwash) Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application for Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review, proposing to redevelop a 1.26-acre site located at 3751 Lexington Avenue N. The Subject Property is currently owned by CS&M Arden Hills LLC and the building was previously occupied by Arby's restaurant which closed in early 2023. The Applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and redevelop the site. The Applicant is proposing a one-story car wash tunnel building of approximately 5,400 square feet as well as 17 dual purpose parking/vacuum stalls for customer self -serve use. There are also five (5) additional dedicated parking spaces for employees and maintenance personnel. The car wash proposal also includes two detached accessory structures for an attendant shelter and canopy as part of the drive -through design. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Applicant presented a concept plan at the City Council Work session on November 27, 2023. Councilmembers provided feedback on the building appearance and materials, parking, landscaping, lighting, fencing and other items. This commercial corridor includes Red Fox and Grey Fox roads and is bounded by Lexington Avenue, Highway 51, Interstate 694, and the Canadian Pacific railway. This area is used by a number of small and large businesses for a variety of retail, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, and office uses. This area was largely developed between the 1950s and 1970s, though the retail area along Lexington Avenue has had some new development and redevelopment in the last 15 years. This area is marked as an area of possible redevelopment in 2040.