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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 16, 2015 7 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the 2015 Planning Commission Work Plan included a task to clarify transparent versus non transparent coverage. At their September 9, 2015, meeting, the Planning Commission questioned whether additional amendments to 132/133 Zoning Districts were necessary and asked that staff obtain City Council direction. She said a public hearing regarding the ordinance amendment was held on November 4, 2015. The Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve the ordinance amendment, and staff recommends this item be placed on the November 30, 2015, agenda as an interim solution. Councilmember McClung supported moving forward with the ordinance amendment. Mayor Grant concurred but wanted a better understanding from staff as to the Planning Commission's direction in terms of other items in the 132/133 Zoning Districts. Associate Planner Bachler indicated the Planning Commission's main concerns were building setback requirements and placement of parking lots (currently, parking lots are to be located at the side or rear of a building). He said the Planning Commission suggested discussing this item at the joint Planning Commission/City Council Work Session in January 2016. Discussion ensued regarding the City's vision for the 132/133 Zoning Districts. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that City staff recommends that Council consider the proposed ordinance amendment at their next regular meeting, but can provide more in-depth information if the City Council wishes to further review as part of the 2016 Work Plan. The Council supported moving forward with the ordinance amendment. D. 2016 Fee Schedule Acting City Administrator Iverson explained that the City Council annually establishes a fee schedule. She provided the Council with a recap of the fee schedule changes in recent years. She stated that staff has reviewed the fee schedule and has also researched the "Municipal License and Permit Fee Survey" results on Metro Cities' website to evaluate Arden Hills' rates to determine if Arden Hills is comparable. A few changes as noted in red were recommended for the 2016 fee schedule. Mayor Grant asked about fees for impounding signs. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated staff removes signs that violate the City's ordinance and will return the sign to the owner upon payment of a fee. Councilmember Holmes requested the following language be added to the picnic table item: "Fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents". She also asked for clarification of SAC and WAC fees. A discussion ensued regarding how SAC and WAC fees (Water Availability Fee) are calculated.