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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 28, 2024 12 Consultant Planner Hofer reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their October 9, 2024, meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of the Elegant Event Center application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site Plan Review with the following conditions: 1. The project shall be subject to any and all conditions of approval of Resolution 2024-038. 2. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. A violation of any condition set forth in the permit shall be a violation of this Code and shall be cause for revocation of the permit. 4. The Master and Final PUD Development Agreement shall be amended to reflect the approval for additional flexibility from exterior building materials and the plans reviewed with this request. The Master and Final PUD Development Agreement shall be fully executed prior to the issuance of building permits. Councilmember Monson stated she would be supporting this request. Councilmember Holden indicated she would be supporting this request as well. She commented on how she appreciated the fact the applicant would be renovating this space while bringing a new business into the community. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 24-016 and the adoption of Resolution 2024- 050 for the Elegant Event Center Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site Plan Review for an Event Center and Restaurant at 3776 Connelly Avenue, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, and the four conditions in the October 28, 2024,Report to the City Council. Councilmember Rousseau thanked the applicant for her interest in this property. She stated she was very excited for this new business and encouraged the applicant to engage with the Gateway Business Bureau. The motion carried (5-0). 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rousseau welcomed youth commissioner Eva Acosta to the PTRC. Councilmember Rousseau explained on Friday, Councilmember Holden and herself met with the Rotary Club to discuss an Adopt a Park project. Councilmember Rousseau commented on the tour that was conducted at Floral Park and stated the Norway maples that were planted may be an invasive species.