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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 12, 2024 9 proposing a one-story car wash tunnel building of approximately 5,400 square feet as well as 17 parking stalls with vacuums for self-serve use. The car wash proposal also includes two detached accessory structures for an attendant shelter and canopy as part of the drive-through design. 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. Community Development Director Jagoe commented further on the requested action and offered the following Findings of Fact as recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. The property located at 3751 Lexington Avenue N. is designated for Commercial uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. New building construction or site modification identified requires the submittal of a Site Plan Review application prior to construction. 3. For proposals for new construction, redevelopment of a site, and significant modifications to existing sites, a PUD is required. 4. The PUD process allows for flexibility within the City's regulations through a negotiated process with a Developer. 5. The Applicant has proposed a Master and Final Planned Unit Development for the development of one approximate 5,400 square foot exterior drive-through car wash on the Subject Property. 6. The Master and Final Planned Unit Development generally conforms to the requirements of the City Zoning Code and design standards. 7. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by the Applicant. 8. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: building positioning and signage. 9. A public hearing for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, and Conditional Use Permit request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 3, 2024. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their January 3, 2024 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of the Mister Car Wash application for a Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review by a 6-0 vote with the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The Master and Final Planned Unit Development approval shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council. The City Council may extend the expiration date of such approval upon written application by the person to whom the approval was granted. 3. A violation of any condition set forth in the permit shall be a violation of this Code, and shall be cause for revocation of the permit.