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Findings of Fact <br /> Cities have broad discretion when reviewing and adopting zoning regulations; however, as a tool <br /> to implement a city's comprehensive plan, it is necessary to understand the connection between <br /> the two documents when reviewing zoning code amendments. <br /> Staff offers the following findings of fact for the Planning Commission's consideration: <br /> 1. The proposed amendment advances the City's land use goals because it creates high <br /> development standards for multi-family housing that will visually enhance development <br /> and promote compatibility with nearby properties and neighborhood character. <br /> 2. The proposed amendment advances the City's implementation strategies identified in the <br /> Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by developing design standards for multi- <br /> family housing, which is a residential land use, that ensure the construction of high <br /> quality, sustainable, and aesthetically enhanced developments. <br /> 3. The proposed amendment advances the City's housing goals because it will promote the <br /> development of a variety of housing options by creating a framework and process for the <br /> City to approve high-quality housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of ages, <br /> incomes, and household types. <br /> 4. The proposed amendment advances the City's implementation strategies identified in the <br /> Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by establishing architectural/design <br /> guidelines for new multi-family dwelling units. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 12-014 to add Sections 1305.04 Subd 70 and <br /> 1325.045, and to amend Sections 1320.05 and 1325.06 Subd 1.J of the Zoning Code pertaining <br /> to Multi-family Dwelling Units in the City, as presented in the September 5, 2012, report to the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> Notice <br /> Notice was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin. <br /> Review Deadline <br /> There is no review deadline for this item. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Regular Meeting for September S, 2012 <br /> P.IPlanninglPlanning Cases12012112-014-Zoning Code Amendment-Multi family Housing109-05-12-PC Memo-Multi familyproposed <br /> regulations.doc <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />