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AttachmentG <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: May 8, 2013 <br /> <br />CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 <br />6:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />A.Planning Case 13-004 Zoning Code Amendment; Parks and Open Space Zoning <br />District Discussion <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler reviewed the Planning Commission is <br />requested to review the draft Parks and Open Space (P/OS) Ordinance and Park Preserve (PP) <br />Ordinance and provide further direction. They will also review the Diversion and Disposal of <br />Recreation Areas Ordinance and recommend amendments, if necessary. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the City completed its Parks, Trails, <br />and Open Space (PTOS) Plan in 2002. The PTOS Plan addresses demographic and recreational <br />trail, and recreation needs. Several recommendations entail <br />renovating existing park space, as well as improving the accessibility of these resources. The <br />Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee and City staff have since made significant progress in <br />implementing the goals listed in the PTOS Plan. <br /> <br />In September 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The <br />priorities, and decision-making processes. Several policies and goals contained in the plan <br />address the protection of open space and outdoor recreational amenities: <br /> <br /> Chapter 6 Land Use <br /> <br /> Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible <br />development standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public health, <br />support a vital mix of land uses, and promote flexible approaches to implement the <br />Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br /> Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. <br /> <br /> Chapter 9 Parks and Recreation <br /> <br /> Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and <br />pathways that are safe and engaging. <br /> <br /> Chapter 10 Protected Resources <br /> <br /> <br />trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler showed the 2030 Future Land Use Map <br />indicating Park and Open Space and Park Preserve Lands. The Park Preserve area is entirely <br />