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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — July 10, 2024 10 Commissioner Bjorklund indicated he could support the waiver of the park dedication fee because this project was for the public good. Chair Weber commented on how the City would be taking a significant loss on this project. He discussed how the City was struggling to find funding for its own public trails. He stated he was not comfortable with the loss the City would be taking. He expressed frustration with the fact Bethel University had not paid the park dedication fees for this land. Commissioner Blilie stated she was uncomfortable requiring the fire department pay the park dedication fees, especially given the fact Bethel should have been responsible. Commissioner Mitchell indicated she was comfortable with waiving the park dedication fees given the fact the fire station would be a public benefit. Commissioner Bjorklund anticipated because Bethel University sold the land to the Fire Department, they got out of paying the park dedication fee. He did not support claiming the park dedication fee from the fire department. Chair Weber discussed how the funding would not come from the fire department, but rather would be paid by the cities of Shoreview and North Oaks, with a small portion coming from Arden Hills. Given the history of this project, he indicated he could forego the payment of the park dedication fees. Motion amendment moved by Commissioner Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Bjorklund, to add Condition 20 to read: The Public Use Dedication/Park Dedication fee be waived for future development of Lot 2, Block 1 of the 2 Pine Tree North plat. The amended motion carried unanimously (6-0). B. Planning Case 24-014; 3776 Connelly Avenue — Zoning Code Amendment, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, And Site Plan Review — Public Hearing Senior Planner Fransen stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application for a Zoning Code Amendment, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review to redevelop the existing approximately 11,000 square foot commercial building on the property at 3776 Connelly Avenue. The Subject Property is currently owned by Standout Properties, LLC and the building is occupied by the Northern Lights Bingo Hall and Bright Side Cafe. The Applicant is proposing to renovate the existing building and resurface the parking lot. The Applicant is proposing a phased development with the event center established in Phase I and restaurant and adult day care uses to be established in Phase II and Phase III, respectively. Senior Planner Fransen reported the Applicant is seeking review and approval for Phases I and II at this time. The Applicant presented a concept review at the City Council Work session on March 11, 2024. Councilmembers provided feedback on the existing parking lot, landscaping, on - site parking, as well as the process for serving liquor. This commercial corridor is accessible