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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 27, 2025 5 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented that the County should have input on how turning movements enter their roadways. Councilmember Weber recommended Condition 10 be amended. Councilmember Holden asked how “the site” was defined. She reported Trident Development would now have access to Highway 96 but rather would only have access to North Heights. Senior Planner Fransen explained this item was discussed by staff noting “the site” was the property that would be developed by Trident Development. She stated the “No Right Turn” signage would assist with directing traffic away from Snelling Avenue toward Highway 96. Councilmember Holden commented the intent was to keep traffic out of the residential neighborhood. Senior Planner Fransen stated this was correct. Councilmember Weber explained this sign addresses the traffic pulling out of the parking ramp from the site and not the traffic going onto Highway 96. Senior Planner Fransen reported this was the case. Further discussion ensued regarding how to clarify the language within Condition 10. City Administrator Jagoe suggested the language for Condition 10 read: Prior to the issuance of a building permit the final plans shall show markings and signage to identify parking ramp egress north towards Highway 96 as left turn only, with signage showing no right turn. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve Development Agreement for Trident Development based on the City Council approval of Planning Case 24-018 on January 13, 2025 and the City Council Adoption of Resolution 2025-040 on May 12, 2025 with Condition 10 amended to read: Prior to the issuance of a building permit the final plans shall show markings and signage to identify parking ramp egress north towards Highway 96 as left turn only, with signage showing no right turn. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning Case 25-003 Amending Chapter 13 – Zoning Code – Thrift Store Use Senior Planner Fransen stated at the March 10, 2025 City Council Work Session, Councilmembers discussed how the City’s zoning code regulates the land use of thrift store. The conversation included a discussion of in which zoning districts the land use was currently allowed and the regulation of thrift store use by conditional use permit. Direction was given to staff to provide information on the current zoning language for thrift store use for discussion at a future City Council Work Session. At the April 14, 2025 City Council Work Session, staff presented