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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 7, 2025 4 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Collins opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Burlingame reported he lived across the street from the applicant and for this reason he would be recusing himself from discussing and voting on this item. Commissioner Bjorkland thanked staff for the thorough staff report. Commissioner Jacobson questioned what process would be in place for the demolition of the existing dwelling. Senior Planner Fransen stated the City would require the applicant to apply for a demolition permit. Commissioner Jacobson thanked the applicant for all of their hard work on the tree survey. She commented on the tree mitigation plan noting tree seven was a hardwood tree. She asked if a conifer could be used for replacement purposes. Senior Planner Fransen commented conifers could be used for replacement purposes, but had different replacement calculations. Commissioner Jacobson inquired if the grading plan would impact more trees. Senior Planner Fransen explained there could be changes to the tree replacement plan due to the necessary grading and the applicant would have to comply with the City’s tree replacement requirements. She indicated an administrative review would be completed on the tree replacement plan. Logan McCarthy, 3609 Pascal Avenue, thanked staff for the thorough presentation and stated he was excited to see this improvement in the community. Commissioner Jacobson indicated she lives on a corner lot as well and understood how difficult it was to meet setback requirements. She stated she did not have any objections to the proposed request. Commissioner Erler explained he liked the plan a lot. Commissioner Birken reported she understood how dangerous the applicant’s driveway was and she believed the proposed house plan would fit in nicely with the street. She commented her only concern was with the tree plan. She asked where the new trees would be planted. Mr. McCarthy stated the new trees would be planted along the west property line against the neighborhood business lot and along County Road E. Commissioner Bjorklund supported this item moving forward as submitted without the recommended conditions.