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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 9, 2016 2 <br /> <br />2. The proposed amendment advances the economic development goals in the City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan because it provides for land use regulations in commercial zones <br />that provide flexibility for economic development while requiring high aesthetic <br />standards. <br />3. The proposed amendment would support local businesses and provide a convenience for <br />customers while establishing standards to limit the impacts of outdoor display and sales <br />on adjacent properties. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler stated staff that recommends approval of Planning Case 15-021 to <br />amend Section 1305.04 and Section 1325.02 of the Zoning Code pertaining to new regulations <br />on outdoor display and sales areas for commercial properties, as presented in the March 9, 2016, <br />report to the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this <br />matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions <br />2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />4. Table <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth asked how the City would be enforcing the proposed Code <br />amendment. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler stated that all businesses requesting an outdoor display area would be <br />required to obtain an administrative permit and provide the City with a site plan showing where <br />the outdoor display area would be located. Staff would review the plan based on the City Code <br />requirements. A permit would be granted with specific standards and the City would be <br />responsible for policing the permit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth questioned what kind of signage would be allowed on outdoor display <br />areas. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler commented that the proposed Code amendment does not address <br />signage. Properties would be required to conform to the existing standards in the Sign Code. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson supported the proposed amendment and believed the City would now have an <br />opportunity to educate business owners on what was and was not allowed within outdoor <br />displays. <br /> <br />Commissioner Neururer asked how long the administrative permit would be in effect. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Bachler reported the permit would be permanent as long as the approved <br />display area was not modified. If changes were made, a permit update may be required. <br />