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AttachmentD <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />4.A <br />DATE: <br />October 9, 2013 <br /> PC Agenda Item <br /> <br /> <br />TO: <br />Planning Commission <br /> <br />FROM: <br />Matthew Bachler, Community Development Intern <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Planning Case #13-004 - This application requires a PUBLIC HEARING <br />Request: <br /> Zoning Code AmendmentParks and Open Space District and <br />Conservation District <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br /> <br />Approve Ordinance Number 2013-009 for amendments to Section 1305.04 and Section 1320 of <br />the Zoning Code related to the proposed Parks and Open Space District. Approve Ordinance <br />Number 2013-010 for amendments to Section 1320 of the Zoning Code related to the proposed <br />Conservation District. <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />In September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The <br /> <br />and priorities. Several policies and goals contained in the plan address protecting and developing <br />open space and recreational amenities: <br />Chapter 6 - Land Use: <br /> <br />Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible development <br />standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public health, support a vital mix of <br />land uses, and promote flexible approaches to implement the 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 /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for October 9, 2013 <br /> <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-004 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space and Park <br />Preserve District (Pending) <br /> <br /> <br />Page 1 of 7 <br />