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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — July 10, 2024 18 Community Development Director Jagoe suggested Condition 13 be amended to read: As approved in the Master PUD, any future signage not shown as part of the project shall conform to current sign ordinances. The Commission opted to support the proposed graphic signs as shown in the provided plans. Chair Weber inquired if the Commission would like to require additional screening on the site. Commissioner Erler believed that additional permanent screening should be required. Commissioner Stromberg recommended additional screening be proposed. Senior Planner Fransen suggested Condition 20 read: Ground mounted mechanical screening shall conform with City Code requirements. Chair Weber asked how the Commission wanted to address the hours of operation. He stated 3:00 a.m. was a hard no for him. Ms. Kukwa explained cleaning and closing would occur up until 3:00 a.m. and visitors would leave at 2:00 a.m. at bar close. Chair Weber indicated Flaherty's closes at midnight and he believed this was a good precedent for him. Commissioner Erler asked if City Code addressed hours of operation for event centers. Senior Planner Fransen stated City Code does not have established hours of operation for businesses, rather the City follows State law for establishments with a liquor license. Commissioner Mitchell asked what Chair Weber's concerns were. She indicated this was an isolated site that would not impact neighboring properties. She reported this was an event center that would host weddings or other social events. She did not support putting rules more restrictive than Minnesota rules on an event center that may not begin hosting an event until 8:00 p.m. She stated she supported the owner being allowed to set the hours for her events noting the bar would be shut down at 2:00 a.m. Commissioner Erler reported he could support events ending at 2:00 a.m. with staff leaving at 3:00 a.m. Commissioner Stromberg and Commissioner Blilie agreed. Commissioner Bjorklund stated he believed it was reasonable to close the event center at midnight, just like Flaherty's. Senior Planner Fransen suggested Condition 21 read: Event Center and alcohol service will cease at 2:00 a.m. and staff can remain onsite until 3:00 a.m.