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Council to evaluate conditional use applications on the compatibility of the proposed use with the natural features and recreational amenities found on the site, along with the conditional use evaluation criteria established in Section 1355.04 Subd. 3. The second provision would allow the City to require certain performance standards if in its review of development plans it concludes that potential impacts on natural features will require mitigation. 1320.15 Special Requirements for the Conservation District The special requirements section for the Conservation District includes one provision regarding permitted uses. It states that in addition to the permitted uses specified in the land use chart, any facility, building, use, or activity controlled by the Minnesota National Guard or the Army Reserve on AHATS is permitted. Municipal governments do not have the authority to regulate land use or development on federally owned lands. While the City may zone AHATS as it sees fit, those land use regulations are not enforceable. The purpose of including this provision is to acknowledge that these land uses will be present on AHATS regardless of the other requirements for the Conservation District found in the Zoning Code. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-004 at the October 9, 2013, regular meeting, and offers the following findings of fact: 1.The City Council approved the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan on September 28, 2009. 2.The proposed Parks and Open Space District is in substantial conformance with the Parks and Open Space District defined in the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 3.The proposed Conservation District is in substantial conformance with the Parks Preserve District defined in the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. 4.The proposed Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District would work toward implementing goals and recommended policies in the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 5.The proposed Parks and Open Space District and Conservation District would work toward bringing the City in compliance with Minnesota State law, which mandates that local zoning codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 13-004 at the October 9, 2013, regular meeting, and unanimously recommended approval of Ordinance 2013-010 for amendments to _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for November 25, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-004 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space and Park Preserve District (Pending)\CC Packet_(11-25-13)_13-004 Page 5 of 6