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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 13, 2025 6 their rights to a timely review under Minnesota Statute 15.99. The Applicant has already extended this deadline to January 13, 2025, and without their consent to extend, the City must act on PC 24-018 and the tabled request for Rezoning PC 24-015. The Applicant also stated that the flexibility requested for FAR, maximum building height, and density are appropriate based on the standards that have been exceeded. Councilmember Holden asked if any bike racks or EV charging stations were included in the proposal. Planning Consultant Hofer reported the developer had included 70 bike parking stalls in the underground parking facility. He noted there were no EV charging stations included in the proposal. Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the trail on the northwest side of the property. Planning Consultant Hofer discussed the trail planned along Highway 96. Councilmember Holden stated she was not happy with the left turn out of the parking lot. She recommended a right-in/right-out be considered for the access point. She asked if this could be made a recommendation for approval. Interim City Administrator Jagoe explained this recommendation for approval could be made under Item I IA. She stated it was her understanding the applicant had a pork chop design exiting the newly created lot for the development, which would mean there is a left turn only onto Snelling Avenue. In addition, a partial pork chop would be installed at Snelling Avenue to direct traffic. Councilmember Holden stated the left turn only onto Snelling Avenue would not stop people from taking a right-hand turn. Councilmember Monson requested further information on the drainage impacts across Highway 10. Planning Consultant Hofer stated he would recommend the City Engineer address this question, but noted any drainage across property lines would need to be controlled and would be addressed within the stormwater control plans presented by the applicant. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the review with the Rice Creek Watershed District was underway and staff will be coordinating with this organization. Councilmember Monson questioned if the City would be working with the Army Corp in wetland impacts. Planning Consultant Hofer reported the application was not sent to the Army Corp for review on any impacts. Councilmember Monson indicated there were wetland impacts.