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CONSENT ITEM 5C _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for March 28, 2016 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2016\PC 16-001 - Rezoning - CD_POS_CC\Memos_Reports_16-001 Page 3 of 4 Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 16-001 at their regular meeting on March 9, 2016. Draft minutes from the meeting are included in Attachment G. The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact for 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. Recommendation The findings of fact for the Zoning Code Amendment to Section 1315.01 (Official Zoning Map) support approval. The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 16-001 and unanimously recommends approval (4-0) for an amendment to Section 1315.01 (Official Zoning Map) of the Arden Hills City Code related to the proposed Conservation District, Parks and Open Space District, and Civic Center District rezoning, as presented in the March 28, 2016, Report to the City Council. Proposed Motion Language 1. Approve the proposed amendment (Recommended Action). 2. Deny the proposed amendment with reasons for denial. 3. Table the amendment for additional information. Public Notice Notice of the public hearing was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin on February 17, 2016, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of where the rezoning has been proposed. Public Comments