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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 20132 <br /> <br />Council Liaison McClung administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Brent Bartel and <br />welcomed him to the Planning Commission. A round of applause was offered by all in <br />attendance. <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />September 4, 2013 Planning Commission Regular Meeting <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approve the <br />September 4, 2013, Planning Commission Regular Meeting as presented. The motion <br />carried unanimously (6-0). <br /> <br />PLANNING CASES <br /> <br /> <br />A.Planning Case 13-004; Zoning Code Amendment; Parks & Open Space Public <br />Hearing <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> stated that in September of 2009, the City Council <br />cies and <br />goals contained in the plan address protecting and developing open space and recreational <br />amenities: <br /> <br />Chapter 6 - Land Use: <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 <br />the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land <br />uses. <br /> <br />Chapter 9 Parks and Recreation: <br />Develop, maintain, and encourage the use of a system of neighborhood parks and <br />pathways that are safe and engaging. <br />Protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for active and <br />passive recreation. <br /> <br />Chapter 10 Protected Resources: <br />trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> explained that in the Comprehensive Plan, the Future <br />Land Use Map designates a total of 65 parcels covering 529 acres of land <br />The plan defines this land use <br />City owns and maintains 19 of these parcels as public parks, which cover 153 acres. Ramsey <br />County Parks and Recreation manages an additional 11 parcels of land totaling 338 acres. The <br />remaining parcels are owned by several entities, including the City, Ramsey County, the State of <br />Minnesota, and private property owners/homeowners associations. Existing uses on these lands <br /> <br />