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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 5, 2025 7 Austin Harris, representative for the Goodwill, explained the new wall sign would be 58.8 square feet in size and the existing sign was 40 square feet in size. He discussed how the proposed sign size would complement the wall façade. Chair Collins commented on how the building side facing the street was like a black hole and he supported the requested sign. He was of the opinion the requested sign size was reasonable and noted he supported the sign standard adjustment. Commissioner Jacobson reported she visited this area and noted many of the other businesses in this area have multiple signs, including wall signs and monument signs. She believed this request was in keeping with the surrounding businesses. Commissioner Burlingame moved and Commissioner Lindau seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 25-012 for a Sign Standard Adjustment through the Site Plan Review process to install an additional 80-square-foot wall sign on the east building elevation at 1103 County Road E West, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions (allowing for a 60 square foot sign) in the November 5, 2025, Report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Weber provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He noted last month the Council approved the rear yard setback for the property on Lake Josephine. He indicated the Council received an update from HKGi on the Zoning Code and began an initial review of the City’s housing affordability language. He thanked Community Development Director Reilly for the highly detailed staff report that was provided to the City Council on this topic. He then provided the Commission with information on where the JDA was at with the RFI (Request for Information) process. He noted if changes were needed to the TRC (TCAAP Redevelopment Code) these requests would be reviewed by the Planning Commission and a recommendation would be passed along with the City Council. Commissioner Bjorklund asked what would be constructed first within Rice Creek Commons. Councilmember Weber stated this would be hard to determine and noted the JDA and City Council would learn more about this through the RFI process. Commissioner Jacobson inquired if it was advantageous to construct Rice Creek Boulevard before a developer was selected for this project. Councilmember Weber reported Ramsey County owns the property and this was a decision made by Ramsey County.