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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 27, 2016 22 Variance Findings: 15. The proposed project is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance because scoreboards are permitted accessory uses with athletic fields. 16. The proposed project is consistent with Comprehensive Plan because the property in questions is guided for its current and proposed use as a high school. 17. The proposed project is reasonable because scoreboards, press boxes, and accessory structures are addressed in the Code as reasonable uses within educational athletic facilities. 18. The property is unique because of its size, the considerable setback from adjacent properties, and its use as a high school in a residential district. 19. The proposed project will not alter the essential character of the locality. City Planner Streff stated the findings of fact for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment and Variance support approval. However, if the City Council chooses to deny the application, the findings of fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. He reported the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 16-013 at their regular meeting on June 8, 2016, and unanimously recommends approval (5-0) for a CUP Amendment and Variance in order to install a new scoreboard, press box, and storage building on the Mounds View High School Athletic field complex located at 1900 Lake Valentine Road, based on the finding of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the ten (10) conditions in the June 27, 2016, Report to the City Council. 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. That the applicant shall continue to abide by all previous agreements and Conditional Use Permits, as amended by the conditions of approval of this application. 3. That a Conditional Use Permit Amendment Agreement shall be prepared by the City Attorney and subject to City Council approval. The CUP agreement shall be signed by the applicant and approved by Council prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. That a building permit shall be obtained for the proposed improvements to the athletic field complex. 5. That building permits for the proposed improvements shall be issued by June 27, 2017, or an extension shall be requested at least 45 days preceding this deadline. 6. That a minimum of one (1) tree shall be planted within the Mounds View High School property to meet the Zoning Code requirements. Each deciduous tree is required to be a minimum of two and one-half (2.5) caliper inches and coniferous trees are required to be six (6) feet in height. 7. That all building and setback requirements shall be met. 8. That an automatic dimmer module shall be installed to reduce the nighttime light output of the LED lighting of the scoreboard based on ambient light levels. 9. That the sound system being installed within the scoreboard shall meet all applicable standards set by the EPA and MPCA. 10. That the scoreboard shall not be used as a dynamic sign to display messages or videos.