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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 3, 2025 3 7. The Applicant states that the proposed wall will further reduce the level of noise reaching adjacent neighborhood properties. 8. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. 9. The proposed tree replacement plan exceeds ordinance requirements. Senior Planner Fransen stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case 25- 014 for a Site Plan Review to allow a noise barrier wall at 4100 Hamline Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval in the December 3, 2025, report to the Planning Commission: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. All conditions of the original Planned Unit Development and Master Plan Amendment shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape financial security equal to 125% of the cost of the landscaping to be installed on the site shall be submitted. The Applicant must submit a detailed cost estimate for the landscaping so staff can determine the final amount. Landscape financial security shall be held for two full growing seasons. For any landscaping that is not in accordance with the approved landscaping plan at the end of two growing seasons, the Developer shall replace the material to the satisfaction of the City before the guarantee is released. Where this is not done, the City, at its sole discretion, may use the proceeds of the performance guarantee to accomplish performance. 4. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from other agencies, including, but not limited to, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Ramsey County, Rice Creek Watershed District, and any other relevant parties prior to the start of any site activities. 5. The Applicant must provide a copy of the Water Management Plan and Report and verification of Rice Creek Watershed District staff approval to the city prior to the approval of grading and erosion control permit. 6. The Applicant must obtain a Grading and Erosion Control permit from the City’s Engineering Division prior to the commencement of any land disturbance activities. 7. The Applicant must obtain a Right of Way permit from the City’s Engineering Division prior to any work impacting City property or to use the trail for access to the work area. 8. Heavy duty silt fence and adequate erosion control around the entire construction site is required and must be maintained by the Applicant during construction to ensure that sediment and stormwater do not leave the project site. 9. The Applicant is responsible for protecting the proposed on-site storm sewer infrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and all stormwater runoff, sediments, and debris during all construction activities. Temporary stormwater facilities must be installed to protect the quality aspect of the proposed and existing stormwater facilities prior to and during construction activities. Maintenance of any and all temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. 10. The Applicant must continue to submit annual noise studies to the city. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: