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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — July 10, 2024 14 Ian Weber, Civil Engineer at Anderson Engineering, explained there would be a partial full depth replacement along with a mill and overlay of the existing parking lot. Chair Weber questioned where the 248 feet of frontage was along Connelly. He anticipated the frontage shown along Connelly belonged to Flaherty's. Commissioner Erler indicated he had the same question and stated the frontage along Connelly was the driveway. Senior Planner Fransen stated this matter could be verified by staff. Chair Weber asked why there was no stormwater management plan for this project. Senior Planner Fransen explained staff understood that the existing drainage patterns would be maintained. She indicated the City Engineer had reviewed the plans and had noted the permits that were necessary for this plan. She reported staff could follow up with the City Engineer to verify if there were any further comments. Chair Weber indicated he was asking questions about drainage due to the size of the lot. He anticipated an NPDES permit along with some sort of stormwater management onsite. He supported the site having proper stormwater management onsite. He asked if the restaurant would be open to the public during adult daycare. Rose Kukwa, the applicant, thanked the Commission for considering her request. She noted the restaurant would be open to the public during daycare hours. Chair Weber questioned why the applicant believed it was not conducive to have additional windows onsite. Ms. Kukwa explained the events she would be hosting would be private in nature and she did not believe it was necessary for passersby to view the events. However, she noted the restaurant portion of the building would have windows to see through. Chair Weber asked what supplies the applicant would be sourcing locally. Ms. Kukwa stated she had decorating vendors and caterers that were local. She explained she intended to get contracts in place with these vendors to assist with her events. Chair Weber requested further information on why the event center would be open until 3:00 a.m. Ms. Kukwa reported there were certain types of events that will go later than others and she would like to be able to host a wide variety of events. In addition, she noted alcohol could be served until 2:00 a.m. Chair Weber inquired who identified the structural concern with the parapet wall.