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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 2014 2 <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> commented that the proposed rezoning only includes land owned by <br />the City of Arden Hills or Ramsey County. The Parks and Open Space District cannot be applied <br />to privately owned land. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> stated that in September of 2009, the City Council adopted the <br />w <br /> <br /> <br />Currently, public parks and open space areas are integrated into residential or business-oriented <br />zoning districts as permitted or conditional uses. Minnesota State law mandates that local zoning <br />codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. The proposed Parks and Open Space <br />District rezoning would help the City meet this requirement. Further, the rezoning will assist in <br />the implementation of goals identified in the Land Use, Parks and Recreation, and Protected <br />Resources chapters in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> indicated that the remaining parcels designated as Parks and Open <br />Space on the Future Land Use Map that are not included in the proposed rezoning do not meet <br />the stated purpose of the Parks and Open Space District. These parcels are owned by several <br />entities, including the City, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota, and private property <br />owners/homeowners associations. Existing uses on these properties include municipal utilities, <br />stormwater easement ponds, private open spaces, and single family homes. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> provided the Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <br />1. The proposed amendment would create greater consistency between the City Zoning <br />Code and the adopted Future Land Use Map. <br />2. The proposed amendment advances the Co <br />assists in providing a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land <br />uses within the City. <br />3. <br />because it helps to protect and maintain access to lakes, marshes, and wooded areas for <br />active and passive recreation. <br />4. <br />ural resources, including trees, <br />lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> stated that staff recommends approval of Ordinance Number 14-004 <br />in Planning Case 14-001 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 Zoning Map of the Arden Hills <br />Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler <br /> reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this <br />matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval as Submitted <br />2. Recommend Approval with Changes <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />