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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL May 22, 2006 10 Councilmember Grant stated he did not have a problem with this request and it seemed reasonable to allow higher education and special education as a special use. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve the Ordinance Addition to allow higher education and special education as special uses in the B-4 Zone. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Planning Case 06-16: Special Use Permit for Higher Education Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicant had requested a Special Use Permit for Higher Education and Special Education in the B-4 Zone. If approved, the applicant had indicated an accredited higher educational institution would occupy the space. According to the applicant, the educational space would be used for continuing education and other similar types of educational uses. Due to ongoing negotiations, the applicant had requested that the potential tenant remain anonymous. This application was contingent upon approval of Planning Case 06-015, which was a request to allow higher education and special education as a permitted use in the B-4 Zone. He indicated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit for Higher Education and Special Education in the B-4 Zone, subject to the following seven conditions: 1.The proposed use may increase traffic during certain times of the day when classes are ending or beginning. The applicant is not proposing to increase the number of parking spaces. Overall, the use is unlikely to significantly increase congestion or parking needs. 2.The proposed use will not produce any additional noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or any other nuisance characteristics. 3.The proposed use will not affect drainage. 4.The proposed use will not affect the permanent population density of the neighborhood. 5.While the exterior will be upgraded, the changes will be compatible with existing uses and structures in the surrounding properties. 6.The park dedication fee does not apply. 7.If higher education is approved as a special use in Planning Case 06-015, then this use will be in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed use does not conflict with the Comprehensive Development Plan. He stated the Planning Commission and staff recommend that the approval be subject to the following five conditions: 1.The building shall not exceed its maximum occupancy at any time. 2.Construction shall not begin without the appropriate permits. 3.Any outdoor signage shall require an approved sign permit.