HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-031CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-031
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW WITH SIGN STANDARD ADJUSTMENT FOR A
SERVICE STATION AT 3761 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, City Staff received a land use application for 3761 Lexington Avenue North,
legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto ("Subject Property") for a Conditional Use Permit
and Site Plan Review on May 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned B-3, Service Business District and is guided as
Commercial uses in the Land Use plan; and
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for a service station use in this zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing a vehicle window tinting and stereo installation
service station facility within a service station and retail sales facility; and
WHEREAS, a service station is allowed in the B-3 Service Business District but a
Conditional Use Permit is required; and
WHEREAS, Subject Property meets the conditions as regulated in Section 1355.04 Subd.
3 Procedural Requirements for Conditional Use Permits; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located in Sign District 5, which allows a maximum
wall sign copy area of 80 square feet and the Subject Property has 80 square feet of existing
signage; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is seeking flexibility to install 110 square feet of additional
wall signage on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, adjustments to the requirements and standards for the height, number, type,
lighting, area, and/or location of a sign or signs established by this Chapter may be approved with
a Site Plan Review or a Planned Unit Development process as described for in Section 1320 and
1355 of the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by June
29, 2026 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional
60-day review period; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Land Use Application Public
Policy Notification to notify all property owners within 1000 feet of Subject Property when a
request for the Planning Commission is to occur related to a land use application that requires a
public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City's obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning
Commission did hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026. All persons present at said meeting were
given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the Applicant's request for a
Conditional Use Permit and a Sign Standard Adjustment, and, as such voted 7-0 in favor of
recommending approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS:
Hereby approves Planning Case 26-008 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a service
station use and a Site Plan Review with Sign Standard Adjustment to allow the installation of up
to 110 square feet in additional wall signage at 3761 Lexington Avenue North, based on the
findings of fact and the submitted plans and the June 22, 2026, Report to the City Council, as
amended by the following conditions:
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 alterations to the existing principal structure.
4. A separate sign permit shall be required for each sign on the site.
5. 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
THIS 22nd DAY OF JUKE, 2026.
T
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jt Hanson, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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RESOLUTION 2026-031
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That certain tract of land in the East 1 /2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of
Section27, Range 23, Township 30, described as follows: Beginning at
the East 1 /4 corner of said Section 27; thence run Southerly on the East
line of said Section 27 for 1297.1 feet; thence run Westerly at right
angles to said line for 90 feet; thence Northerly and parallel to said line a
distance of 250 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing Northerly
along said parallel line a distance of 2S0 feet; thence run Westerly at
right angles to said line a distance of 435.6 feet; thence run Southerly at
righnt angles and parallel to said line a distance of 250 feet; thence
Easterly at right angles a distance of 435.6 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning.
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