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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 24, 2025 13 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported in 2021 Ramsey County completed a concept design study for Lake Johanna Boulevard. He noted more planning and design work would be completed in 2026. Councilmember Holden stated she would like the applicant to come forward and provide the Council with feedback on how they want to proceed. Mayor Grant indicated he would like to hear comments from the entire Council on how this matter should move forward. Councilmember Rousseau explained she believed the applicant had made a lot of great decisions within the plans, given how this was a narrow lot. She supported the applicant reducing the amount of space in the shore impact zone. She appreciated the fact the applicant would be meeting the City's elevation requirements. Councilmember Weber agreed noting the intrusion into the shore impact zone was the biggest concern for him. He asked that the applicant also review the impact of the pavers and suggested an infiltration system be considered under the driveway and patio. Councilmember Holden suggested the applicant bring forward more information and examples of what type of pavers will be used. She indicated she was concerned with how close this home was to Lake Johanna Boulevard noting other homes have had broken windows and damage to property. She asked if the crawl space would have a sump pump and noted the intrusion into the shore impact zone was a concern for her. Councilmember Monson reported the DNR wants to see where an infiltration basin would be located on the lot. She indicated she wanted to see no variance on the building elevation. She would like to see no additional or new development into the shore impact zone. She recommended more information be brought back by the applicant regarding the pavers that would be used on the driveway and patio areas. Mayor Grant stated there were concerns to the north and south. He encouraged the applicant to reduce the intrusion into the shore impact zone. He suggested the applicant review the preliminary plans for the proposed county trail along Lake Johanna Boulevard. He invited the applicant and architect to come forward in order to provide the Council with direction on how to proceed. Mr. Nguyen explained he was interested in reviewing the design plans for Lake Johanna Boulevard and requested this item be tabled to the December 8 City Council meeting. Senior Planner Fransen indicated the applicant would need to provide staff with a written statement that they would like to extend the deadline beyond the December 8 meeting in order to revise their plans further. City Administrator Jagoe commented in order to meet the City's notification requirements for the December 8 City Council meeting, the applicant would have to confirm with staff tomorrow morning.