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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 9, 2015 2 <br /> <br />1. The proposed amendment advances the land use goals in the City’s Comprehensive Plan <br />by ensuring a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land uses are <br />provided in the City. <br />2. The proposed amendment advances the parks and recreation goals in the City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan by supporting the development of a system of neighborhood parks <br />and pathways that are safe and engaging. <br />3. The proposed amendment advances the parks and recreation goals in the City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan by supporting the protection of access to lakes, marshes, and <br />wooded areas for active and passive recreation. <br />4. The proposed amendment advances the parks and recreation goals in the City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan by establishing financing and funding options to improve and <br />expand the City’s parks and recreation system. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-023 to <br />amend Section 1130.08 of the City Subdivision Code pertaining to public use dedications, as <br />presented in the December 9, 2015, report to the Planning Commission <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler 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 />4. Table <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa asked if the term “commercial” referred to all non-residential <br />subdivisions. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa suggested that the term “commercial” be changed to “non-residential” as <br />this was a more broad term and would cover government uses such as a post office or library. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler indicated that staff could discuss this further with the City Attorney. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa questioned if park dedication requirements would be reduced for <br />projects that included affordable housing. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reported that a reduction in the park dedication requirements for <br />affordable housing was not included in the proposed Ordinance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa inquired about the park dedication requirements for redevelopment <br />projects. <br />