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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – February 4, 2026 3 Commissioner Bjorklund asked what was meant by an inch. Commissioner Birken explained that she believes the reference is for a miner’s inch, a unit of measure for water volume. Commissioner Bjorklund suggested the reference to 3.V.I be omitted. Assistant Public Works Director Miller stated he would look into this. Community Development Director Reilly reported he would reconcile the numbering within the Ordinance prior to this item going to the City Council. Commissioner Jacobson questioned what the length of time was for the long-term maintenance agreements. Assistant Public Works Director Miller indicated the length of time would be agreed upon for each project through negotiations between the City Engineer, himself and the applicant. Chair Collins opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Chair Collins invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comments. There being no comment Chair Collins closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Commissioner Burlingame moved and Commissioner Bjorklund seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 26-003 for Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 11 of the Arden Hills City Code concerning Subdivisions related to Stormwater Management directing staff to amend the numbering structure. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B. Planning Case 26-001 – 3535 Pine Tree Drive – Site Plan Review for Sign Standard Adjustment – No Public Hearing Required Senior Planner Fransen stated in Planning Case 24-009, the Applicant applied for a Master and Final Planned Unit Development to construct a 41,000 square foot headquarters fire station facility which was approved by the city. Senior Planner Fransen explained the proposal included a 30 square foot freestanding monument with 36 square feet of signage and two (2) non illuminated wall signs for a total of 28 square feet to be located on the east and west elevations. At the Planning Commission meeting on July 10, 2024, the Applicant clarified the proposed monument signage and stated their intent to comply with the sign code and that flexibility would not be sought for signage. Senior Planner Fransen commented since those approvals in 2024, and prior to applying for required sign permits, the Applicant determined that a change in the proposed signage is needed. The Applicant is proposing two (2) wall signs, one non illuminated 88 square foot sign reading “Lake Johanna Fire Department” and one internally illuminated 75 square foot sign reading “Station 110,” both on the eastern elevation of the building. In addition to the two wall signs, the Applicant’s plans include an edge lit graphic logo sign measuring 72 square feet that would also