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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 9, 2015 4 Associate Planner Bachler explained that the staff interpretation of the Zoning Code was that if a resident requests an accessory structure over 728 square feet in size, a second accessory structure would have to be less than 728 square feet so that the property did not exceed a total of 1,458 square feet in accessory structures. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-018 for a Site Plan Review to construct an 864 square foot accessory structure/detached garage at 3180 Hamline Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the seven (7) conditions in the September 9, 2015, Report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes indicated that the City Council approved Planning Case 15-016 for a Final PUD for Phase III of the Arden Plaza Master PUD at 3527 Lexington Avenue North on August 31, 2015. Hemisphere Restaurant Partners will be constructing a sit-down restaurant called the Tavern Grill and Restaurant on the Lexington Avenue development parcel just to the south of Walgreens. The Planning Commission reviewed this case on August 8, 2015, and unanimously recommended approval of the project. Councilmember Holmes reported that the City Council approved a Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific in Planning Case 15-017. The approval will allow Boston Scientific to relocate a daycare facility and outdoor play area to Building 10 on their campus. This case also received a unanimous recommendation for approval from the Planning Commission at their August regular meeting. Councilmember Holmes stated that the City Council discussed the regulation of cellular antennas in the Zoning Code and the classification of this use as an accessory use. The City Attorney provided recommended changes to the Zoning Code to help clarify this issue. The City Council directed staff to work with the Planning Commission on drafting an ordinance to make these recommended revisions to the Zoning Code. Staff will bring this item to a future Planning Commission meeting for further discussion. Councilmember Holmes indicated that the Council would be holding two State of the City events. The first would be held on Tuesday, September 29th at City Hall and the second would be held on Thursday, October 1st at Flaherty’s Aden Bowl. Councilmember Holmes explained that the Council was in the process of hiring a new City Administrator as City Administrator Klaers would be retiring in early October.