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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 20134 Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the District purpose statement is meant to outline the specific reasons for why the City is adopting a particular set of land use regulations. Cities are granted considerable leeway in establishing land use regulations as long as there is a clear intent in the regulations to address public health, safety, and/or welfare concerns. The primary purpose of the Parks and Open Space District is to create land use regulations that support and are specific to the parks and open spaces managed by Arden Hills or Ramsey County. Setting aside land for active and passive recreational uses addresses public health and welfare concerns through supporting community health, promoting ecological stewardship, and conserving environmental resources. The Conservation District would apply only to AHATS, which is owned by the federal government. Recognizing that portions of the site could be transferred to private entities in the future, the purpose of creating the Conservation District is to ensure that any future development on the property is staged and that a sustainable level of public expenditures for utilities and services is maintained. 1320.05 Land Use Chart Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the land use chart lists the permitted and conditional uses in all zoning districts. If a use is not listed, it is automatically prohibited. In the Parks and Open Space District, permitted uses would include park facilities and utility distribution lines. Conditional uses in this district would include public uses, utility transmission, and antenna, dish, or tower uses. In the Conservation District, utility distribution lines would be the only permitted use. Conditional uses in the district would include public uses, utility transmission and antenna, dish, or tower uses. 1320.06 District Requirements Chart Community Development Intern Bachler explained that the district requirement chart lists the basic requirements for the development of a lot, such as minimum lot area, setbacks, and lot coverage. No minimum lot area or lot size has been set for either the Parks and Open Space or Conservation Districts. The lot coverage and setback requirements reflect the existing ently zoned either R-1 (Single Family Residential) or R-2 (Single and Two Family Residential) and are therefore already subject to the district requirements being proposed for the Parks and Open Space District. 1320.145 Special Requirements for the Parks and Open Space District Community Development Intern Bachler stated that some zoning districts have additional special requirements that need to be met. These requirements may include standards on development, design, or permitted uses. For the Parks and Open Space District, two provisions are proposed for the special requirement section, one on conditional uses in the district and the other on development standards. The first would direct the City 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