7J Zoning Code Amendment for B2 Interim Use

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The stated purpose of the B-2 Zoning District is retail focused; therefore, it is important ta note how institutional housing would irnpact retail uses within the dastrict. Overall, institutional housing is unlikely to have a negative impact on the B-2 Zone. Traffic patterns would typically peak in the morning and ear�y evening, which is compatible with a retail s�tting, and regulations requir�ng a transit option to and from campus ca.n be included in the interim use per�nit review. I� addition, retail �usiness could potentially bene�t from proximity to residentiai uses_ While there may not be a signi�cant negative impact from ins�itutionaI ho�sing, there is tY�e potential for anstit�tianaI hausing to affect traffic patterns. ln addition, parking requirements for institutionaI housing differ from that of retail. The iz�terim use permit process is designed to ensure that parlcing, traffic move�nent, and other �otent�a� negative impacts of an interim use are mitigated as much as practical. It should also be noted that institutional housing is a conditional use in other zones where it is aIlor�ved, and that the interim use review process would be sirr�ilar to that of a conditianal �se permit. Staff is proposing additions �o the Zoning Code that �x�ould set speci�c criteria for evaluating applications requesting an interirn use permit for institutional hausing in che B-2 District (Attachment C, Page 1$}. Recommendation 'l�he Planning Cam�nission voted unanimausly #o recammend approval (6-0) to add the Interim Use Permit process and add institutional Housing as an interim use in the B-2 Distriet to the Zoning Code. Options 1_ Apprave the proposal as submitted. 2_ Approve the proposa] with conditions. 3. Deny �he application witl� zeasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies tl�e request." 4. Tabie for additional informatior►. Deadline for A�encv Ac#ions The CSty of Arden Hills received the completed application for tnis request on �ebr�aary 22, 2008. �'ursuant to Minnesota State Statue, the City must act on this request by Apri122, 2008 {60 days), un�ess the city provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 c3ay review period. The City �nay, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial f 20 days. Cety orArden Hills City Council Meeting forMarch 31, 2008 llMetrn-iner.uslarde�rhillslPlm�nil�glP(crinri�rg Casesk2F108108-009 Zoning Code .kddilioj� - Inie�um Use Pernait (PCApprovedJ1fI33108 - CC Repor! - IUP7�ni»g Rmeirdmenl.doe Page 4 of 5