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8A, Planning Case 12-014 - Zoning Code Amendment - Multi-family Dwelling Units
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8A, Planning Case 12-014 - Zoning Code Amendment - Multi-family Dwelling Units
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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—September 5, 2012 3 <br /> • Creating additional conditional use criteria for multi-family dwellings including: <br /> o Minimum unit sizes of 600 feet <br /> • Submission of a security plan and lighting plan at the time of development <br /> proposal <br /> • A requirement that enclosed parking be provided on a per unit basis <br /> • A requirement that common areas be provided <br /> • Percentage of efficiency apartments allowed within a specific <br /> development <br /> • Minimum bike parking requirements <br /> • Window covering requirements <br /> City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed <br /> regulations and has no issue with the proposed language of the regulations. <br /> City Planner Meagan Beekman offered the following Findings of Fact for the Planning <br /> 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 <br /> development and promote compatibility with nearby properties and neighborhood <br /> character. <br /> 2. The proposed amendment advances the City's implementation strategies identified in <br /> the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by developing design standards for <br /> multi-family housing, which is a residential land use, that ensure the construction of <br /> high quality, sustainable, and aesthetically enhanced developments. <br /> 3. The proposed amendment advances the City's housing goals because it will promote <br /> the development of a variety of housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of <br /> ages, incomes, and household types. <br /> 4. The proposed amendment advances the City's implementation strategies identified in <br /> the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan by establishing architectural/design <br /> guidelines for new multi-family dwelling units. <br /> City Planner Meagan Beekman stated Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 12- <br /> 014 to add Sections 1305.04 Subd 70 and 1325.045, and to amend Sections 1320.05 and <br /> 1325.06 Subd 1.J of the Zoning Code pertaining to Multi-family Dwelling Units in the <br /> City, as presented in the September 5, 2012, report to the Planning Commission. If the <br /> Planning Commission makes a recommendation this planning case will be on the <br /> September 24, 2012 City Council meeting agenda. <br /> Commissioner Stodola asked for clarification whether senior housing would fall under <br /> the zoning changes while nursing homes and assisted living would not. City Planner <br /> Meagan Beekman confirmed she was correct. <br /> Commissioner Zimmerman asked if this would apply to new construction and City <br /> Planner Meagan Beekman stated it would as any new construction would need to adhere <br /> to these standards. <br /> Vice Chair Thompson asked about the security plan. City Planner Meagan Beekman <br /> stated the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department has a program for security of multi- <br /> family housing. The Sheriff's Department would review the construction plans and <br />
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