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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 22, 2024 13 firefighters on duty 24/7. He indicated as calls increase, there may be five or six firefighters on duty 24/7. He reiterated that this building was designed for the future and was in a great location in the community. Councilmember Holden questioned if the pavement surrounding this property and within the driveway would support the weight and frequent trips of the firetrucks. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported he had reviewed the pavement section details and noted the fire station was proposing to have 7" concrete at the apron, which was adequate. He explained the adjacent street was a State Aid street, which meant it had a 10 ton standard and would be upgraded to a 12 ton standard in 2030. The motion carried 4-0-1 (Councilmember Fabel abstained). C. Planning Case 24-014 — Zoning Code Amendment, Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, And Site Plan Review—Event Center—3776 Connelly Avenue Community Development Director Jagoe 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 IIl, respectively. The Applicant is seeking review and approval for Phases I and II at this time. Community Development Director Jagoe explained 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 by way of County Road E West. This area is used by a number of small and large businesses for a variety of retail, manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, and office uses. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Plan Evaluation and Zoning Text Amendments in further detail with the Council and reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the July 10, 2024 meeting. Four recommended conditions of approval were added by the Planning Commission to include "The Applicant shall provide benches near the primary entrance of the building;" "The Applicant shall be required to install curbing around parking islands with parking lot improvements;" "Screening for ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall meet the requirements of the Zoning Code;" and "The Applicant shall be required to cease hours of operation at 2 AM for commercial land uses approved as part of the PUD." The Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval with the 21 conditions of Planning Case 24-014. Since the July Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant has made updates to the submitted application, with the addition of a bench at the primary building entrance, a statement that the Applicant intends to comply with curbing around parking islands, and comments about the