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Section 1355 of the Cfty's Zoning Code lays out the administrative procedures for all land use <br />appIicatio�s made to the City. In addition to Updatir�g the variance procedures, Staif is also <br />recommending se�eral other revisions that bring the City's cades in �ine with State Sfiatutes_ �ne <br />example is Minnesota Statutes §15.94, which autlines the 60-day review deadline Ciry's tr�ust <br />use when reviewing land use r�quests_ This �anguage had nat been updated in the City`s Cocle, <br />and as s�ch, the City's review pracedure did not cort�ply with State Stat�te. Whfle State Statate <br />supersedes the City's Zaning Code, and Staff has been using the proper procedures, it is <br />important for the City's regulations ta comply with State Law in the event that the City is <br />challenbed. <br />In addition to t�e 60-day ru�e lang�age, �ta�Fis also recomrnending amendments to Section 1355 <br />that would hrir�g #he City's voting requirements in line with State Law for the approval of certain <br />land use requests_ A black-Nned version of 5ection � 355 is inc3uded as Attachment B. <br />Recommendatian <br />T�e Planning Cammission reviewed this application and held a public hearing at their June $, <br />2011, meeting (At#achment A}. The Ptanning Cammission unanimously reco�nmended a�proval <br />(5-0) ofthe proposed changes. <br />Re ues# <br />Motion to approve of Orc�inance 2011-008 in Plannina Case l I-012 to amend Seciiar� 1355 of <br />the Zoning Cade and ornit Seetior� 1325.03, Subd. 3.0 in its entirety, as presented in the June 27, <br />2011, report to the City Council. <br />Motion to appro�e publishing a summary ofOrdinance 20] �-008. <br />Attachrr►ents <br />A_ Draft June 8, 201 I, Planning Co�mission Minutes <br />B. Section ] 355 — Black-lined Versior� <br />C. Qrdinance 201 ]-008 and Publication Sr�mmary <br />D_ May 11, 20I ], Article from the League ofMinnesota Cities <br />Ciry ofArden HiIIs <br />Ciry Council:Yleeting for June 27, 2011 <br />ilh-fen-o-i�7et.r�slnrderilri!!s':Plnisnif�g�,Planniig Cases'2011 ill-OI2 - G'arin�rce Ordfna��re - Zo�in�g Cnde,4iuendnref�l (PC Approredj'�,OG-?7-11 - <br />Y'arrarrre Procedrn es - Nlemo.doc <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />