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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 9, 2016 11 Senior Planner Bachler indicated that the amendment did not address this issue. He explained all display areas had to be orderly and well maintained. If areas became unsightly, the City would follow up with the permit holder. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Chair Thompson was pleased by the language included in the proposed Code amendment. Commissioner Neururer moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-021 to amend Section 1305.04 and Section 1325.02 of the Zoning Code pertaining to new regulations on outdoor display and sales areas for commercial properties, as presented in the March 9, 2016, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Mayor Grant updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the February 16, 2016, Work Session stating the City Council reviewed a proposal from the Mounds View High School to replace the scoreboard and press box at their football stadium and construct a storage shed adjacent to the baseball field. If Mounds View High School decides to move forward with the proposed changes to the athletic complex a Conditional Use Permit Amendment would be required along with a variance for the height of the new scoreboard. This request would be reviewed by the Planning Commission before formal City Council action. Mayor Grant explained that at the February 29, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council approved Planning Case 15-020 to amend Sections 1305.04, 1320.05, and 1325.046 of the Zoning Code regarding retail and thrift store businesses. With the approved amendment, thrift stores would be permitted as a conditional use in the B-4 and I-Flex Districts. This case was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on February 3, 2016. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendment (3-2, Holewa and Bartel), but recommended that thrift stores also be allowed as a conditional use in the B-2 and B- 3 Districts. The City Council also approved Planning Case 16-004 for a Site Plan Review and Deadline Extension Request for Boston Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue North. This case was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on February 3, 2016, and received a unanimous recommendation for approval.