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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — July 10, 2024 8 Commissioner Erler explained he agreed with Commissioner Mitchell, stating the Commission did not have enough information to understand if 300 caliper inches of trees would even fit on this property. Chair Weber stated the Commission was making a recommendation on how many caliper inches should be included in the landscaping plan. Community Development Director Jagoe discussed how the landscape architects assist with designing and spacing the trees for the project. Commissioner Mitchell suggested the Commission recommend to the City Council the number of trees on the site be maximized. Commissioner Blilie stated she would support this recommendation. Chair Weber asked how the Commission wanted to proceed regarding the flexibility for tree mitigation. Commissioner Stromberg supported allowing the flexibility in full. Commissioner Erler reported he supported the ordinance being applied in full and did not support the flexibility. Commissioner Bjorklund stated he preferred the flexibility allow for 300 caliper inches instead of 48 caliper inches. Chair Weber supported this recommendation. Commissioner Blilie supported the flexibility as written. Commissioner Mitchell explained she could support the flexibility as well, but recommended the landscaping plans be updated. Chair Weber asked if Commissioner Mitchell could support the planting of 300 caliper inches. Commissioner Mitchell indicated she could support this so long as the plantings were done in a sound manner. Commissioner Erler and Commissioner Blilie stated they could support the 300 caliper inches as well. Chair Weber asked if the 54 parking stalls was sufficient for this project. The Commission supported the proposed parking as requested. Chair Weber questioned if the Commission supported the proposed width of the driveway. The Commission supported the proposed driveway width.