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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 8, 2015 5 Commissioner Holewa supported the requested deck addition, but reiterated that this property had too much hard surface. He suggested the applicant consider adding rain gardens to address the stormwater runoff. He indicated that he could not support the conditional use permit until the hard surface issues were addressed. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Hames seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-006 for a Conditional Use Permit at 4703 U.S. Highway 10 for the existing restaurant use and the proposed deck addition, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the nine (9) conditions in the April 8, 2015, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried 6-1 (Holewa opposed). B. Planning Case 15-007; Text Amendment – Zoning Code Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance – Public Hearing Required City Planner Streff stated that the proposed amendments to the Arden Hills City Code being requested in Planning Case 15-007 are required in order to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act and the State General Stormwater Discharge Permit. These changes to the City Code are required so that certain land disturbing activities meet the standards as set forth in the Rice Creek Watershed District rules and regulations. The rules and regulations that have been adopted by the Rice Creek Watershed District meet the Federal and State requirements and the proposed amendments would adopt these rules and regulations as part of the City of Arden Hills Code of Ordinances. The changes as proposed were recommended by the engineering consultant hired to review the City Code and propose changes that would put the City into compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. City Planner Streff provided a Summary of the Proposed Ordinance Amendments and Additions: Ordinance Amendment 2015-002 1) Amend the Zoning Code Ordinance Section 1325.05 Design Standards Subd. 8 Additional Design Standards for the B2 and B3 Districts, to amend item R. Drainage/Water Management Plan, to reference the adopted rules by the Rice Creek Watershed District, which states “Stormwater management plans shall comply with Rule C: Stormwater Management Plans of the Rice Creek Watershed District Rules”. Ordinance Amendment 2015-003 1) Amend the Subdivision Ordinance Section 1140 to include Section 1140.08 Stormwater Management, to reference the adopted rules by the Rice Creek Watershed District, which states “Stormwater management plans shall comply with Rule C: Stormwater Management Plans of the Rice Creek Watershed District Rules”. Ordinance Amendment 2015-004 1) Amend the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Section 1510.01 Definitions, by amending the definition of Land Disturbance Activity, to state “Additions or modifications to existing single-family dwellings or accessory structures that will result in