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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 4, 2026 11 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. Any 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. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Collins opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Jacobson asked if the current business was leaving the community. Senior Planner Fransen reported this was the case. She explained the applicant would be purchasing the site. Commissioner Jacobson stated she appreciated all of the improvements that would be made to the site. She inquired if the parking lot could be altered in such a way that it would drive through to the next property. Senior Planner Fransen explained the adjacent property was private and there was not a city street between the two properties. She commented on the grade change between the two properties, noting a through roadway would not be feasible. Commissioner Jacobson requested further information on the right-of-way to the left that was in yellow on the map. She stated it appears there was not much area for landscaping. Senior Planner Fransen indicated this area was showing the constraints for the landscaped area. She reported this type of request did not require a full landscaping plan but noted the applicant has indicated a willingness to plant trees. Commissioner Jacobson questioned if runoff from the building should be a concern. Senior Planner Fransen commented if there was a change to the land area over 2,500 square feet a grading and erosion permit would be required. She did not anticipate downspouts would fall under this category. Community Development Director Reilly clarified that the building official and public works staff would ensure runoff from one property was not going to another. He reported staff would work with the applicant to ensure water was going to the right place. Commissioner Bjorklund inquired why this building was allowed to exist in its current condition.