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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 9, 2014 12 Space District. That land remaining under federal ownership would be rezoned Conservation District at that time as well. Associate Planner Bachler noted that in 1999, the City amended the Zoning Code to include a new Civic Center District located along the north side of Highway 96, between Snelling and Lexington Avenue. When the zoning map was amended, the Civic Center classification was extended beyond the property boundaries for Arden Hills City Hall and the Ramsey County Public Works Department to partially include a portion of one of the AHATS parcels. The proposed amendment would rezone that area of this parcel now zoned Civic Center as Conservation District. Associate Planner Bachler stated that in September of 2009, the City Council adopted the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan outlines general vision and goals, which are intended to guide the City’s policies and strategies. The adopted Future Land Use Map designates 1,449 acres on AHATS as Park Preserve. This land use is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as “areas designated as natural or scenic areas that are to be preserved for public use or open space.” Associate Planner Bachler reported that a majority of the AHATS site is now zoned R-1 single- family residential. Minnesota State law mandates that local zoning codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. The proposed Conservation District rezoning would help the City meet this requirement. Further, the rezoning will assist in the implementation of the goals identified in the Land Use and Protected Resources chapters in the Comprehensive Plan. Associate Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The proposed amendment will create greater consistency between the City Zoning Code and the adopted Future Land Use Map. 2. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s land use goals because it assists in providing a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses. 3. The proposed amendment advances the Comprehensive Plan’s protected resources goals because it implements regulations to protect the City’s natural resources, including trees, lakes, wetlands, and other unique or significant natural resources. Associate Planner Bachler stated staff recommends approval of Ordinance Number 14-005 in Planning Case 14-002 for an amendment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the April 9, 2014, Report to the Planning Commission. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval as Submitted 2. Recommend Approval with Changes 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments.