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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 16 Community Development Director Reilly explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the February 4, 2026, meeting. At that time, Planning Commission recommended Condition#11 be amended,"waiving the traffic study requirement"as a condition of approval. The Planning Commission recommended adoption of Resolution 2026-012 approving Planning Case 25-016 for a site plan review and variances from parking and design standards for a permitted retail sales use at 3628 Connelly Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in March 9, 2026, report to the City Council: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the submitted plans as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. The proposed parking area shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 3. A Building Permit shall be obtained for interior and exterior alterations to the existing principal structure where appropriate. 4. Attached security lighting shall be shoebox style, downward directed with flush lenses. In addition, any lighting under canopies (building entries) shall be recessed and use a flush lens. 5. A Right-of-Way permit shall be obtained from the City's Engineering Department prior to working in the right-of-way including, but not limited to parking lot resurfacing, driveway apron installation and installing and d gutter. p 6. Curb and gutter must be installed according to the City's standard plate. 7. A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the City's Engineering Department prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities greater than 2,500 square feet. The Applicants shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including but not limited to Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County prior to the start of any site activities. Verification of approved permits or documentation from other agencies that a permit is not necessary shall be provided to the City. 8. A separate sign permit shall be required for each sign on the site. 9. A required future trash enclosure shall use gates and be constructed on three sides using the similar or complementary materials, colors, and patterns used on the building. Locations shall be approved by the Planning Department. 10. All disturbed boulevards shall be restored with sod. All areas of the site, where practical, shall be sodded or seeded and maintained. The property owner shall mow and maintain all site boulevards to the curb line of the public streets. 11. The requirement for a parking study is waived. Mayor Grant invited the applicant forward to address the City Council. Bruce Gardner, Scale Model Supplies, introduced himself to the Council noting he has been in business for the past 45 years. He explained he would be moving his hobby kit, railroad and model business from St. Paul to Arden Hills. Councilmember Rousseau asked if Mr. Gardner was aware of the fact the City was revising its sign code. Mr. Gardner reported he heard some talk of it but was not aware of the proposed changes.