8A, Planning Case 12-014 - Zoning Code Amendment - Multi-family Dwelling Units

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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—September 5, 2012 2 B. August 8,2012 -Planning Commission Work Session Meeting Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Hames, to approve the August 8, 2012 Planning Commission Regular Meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 12-014 — Zoning Code Amendment; City of Arden Hills; Multi- family Dwelling Units Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria—Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman reviewed the Planning Commission is requested to consider approval of Planning Case 12-014 to add Sections 1305.04 Subd 70 and 1325.045, and to amend Sections 1320.05 and 1325.06 Subd 1.J of the Zoning Code pertaining to Multi-family Dwelling Units in the City. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated at their June 25, 2012, regular meeting the City Council approved a city-wide moratorium on multi-family dwelling units while the City conducts a zoning study to look at possible design standards. While the moratorium can last up to one year, the Council directed Staff to move forward quickly and bring forward any proposed zoning code amendments as soon as possible. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated that at their July 11, 2012, work session, the Planning Commission reviewed the scope of work for the design standards study and provided direction to Staff on high priority items. Based on that discussion, recommendations from the League of Minnesota Cities, and a review of other communities' codes; Staff prepared draft regulations of design standards for multi-family dwellings. The draft was presented to the Planning Commission at their August 8, 2012, work session. The Planning Commission provided further direction on a number of items, including special requirements for senior housing and the participation of multi- family housing in the City's rental registration program. Staff then revised the draft regulations and presented them to the City Council at their August 20, 2012, work session meeting. The Council provided additional direction and revisions and directed Staff to move forward with a public hearing and Planning Commission review. In addition, Staff sent the draft regulations to identified stakeholders in the community, seeking comments. Representatives of TAT Properties and Arden Village submitted comments on the draft regulations. These comments were provided to the Planning Commission. Based on comments received by stakeholders and the City Council, Staff has revised the draft regulations and is now seeking Planning Commission review and a recommendation on the proposed ordinance amendments. City Planner Meagan Beekman reviewed the proposed regulations include: • Revising the review process for multi-family housing; allowing it through a conditional use permit process, rather than a planned unit development process • Adding a definition for enclosed parking • Revising the minimum parking requirements for multi-family housing