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_________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-001 - Zoning Code Amendment - Parks and Open Space District Rezoning\Memos_14-001 Page 3 of 4 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. Findings of Fact Cities have broad discretion when reviewing and adopting zoning regulations; however, as a tool to implement a city’s comprehensive plan, it is necessary to understand the connection between the two documents when reviewing amendments to the Zoning Code. Staff offers the following three (3) findings of fact for the Planning Commission’s consideration: 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. Notice Notice on this planning case was published in the Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of a parcel where a rezoning has been proposed. Public Comments The City has received not received any public comments regarding this proposal. Staff Recommendation 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.