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Section 1355.04 - Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications Section 1355.04, Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code states that a public hearing is required for a Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission will hold the public hearing. The City Council makes the final determination, and three affirmative votes of the city council are required to approve a conditional use permit. The City Council may add conditions at its discretion in order to protect the health, safety and well-being of the public. If the use for which any conditional use permit has been granted has ceased or has been discontinued for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days, the permit shall automatically expire and become void at the end of such ninety (90) day period. Sign Code — Chapter 12 This application does not include requests to change or add signage on site. A condition has been added that prohibits cannabis -related signage as part of the approval. Additional Review Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the proposed site plan and is not recommending any changes to the site circulation, stall spacing, or sizing of drive aisle widths. Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the proposed plan and states that building permits will be required, as appropriate, for any internal or external electrical, mechanical/HVAC, or plumbing work. Findings of Fact The City Council must make findings as to whether the proposed application will adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at the December 10, 2025, special meeting and have offered the following findings for your consideration: I. The subject property located at 4440 Round Lake Road is zoned GB, Gateway Business Zoning District and is designated for office and industrial use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Cannabis, wholesale is a conditional use in the GB Gateway Business Zoning District. 3. A state license is required for each wholesaler. 4. The Applicant, Hempel Real Estate, dba HRE Arden Hills, LLC is the sole owner of the property and applied for a conditional use permit for cannabis wholesale operations at the site. 5. The Applicant's site plan shows sufficient parking for 10% office and 90% warehouse use, a use that continues an existing legal nonconforming use. 6. The Applicant's narrative notes the specifics of the proposed business, including the sourcing of products and customer and employee education, and indicates odor suppression, security, and licensing as required by state law will be followed. 7. The materials submitted show adequate circulation on site to prevent adverse effects to the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Page 8 of 10