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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 7 17. The proposed project is reasonable because scoreboards are addressed in the Code as reasonable uses with 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 because the scoreboard will be located 460 feet from the nearest adjacent property. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact; Staff recommends approval of Planning Case #11-020 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to construct a scoreboard on the north side of the existing baseball field at Mounds View High School. The recommendation for approval is subject to the following four conditions: 1. The applicant shall continue to abide by the conditions of all previous permits and reviews. 2. 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. 3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the City. 4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, MPCA, and other governmental entities and provide the City with copies of such permits prior to the City issuing any building permits. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Holewa asked to see the location picture and asked where north was in the picture. City Planner Meagan Beekman indicated the location on the picture. Commissioner Holewa asked if the scoreboard would be lighted towards the nearest home. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated Mounds View High School only has daytime games. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the lights were LED. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated they are. Mr. Robert Madison, Activities Director at Mounds View High School appeared before the Commission. He stated with the grade of the houses nearby it would be difficult for the scoreboard to be seen by the residents. That was the reason they selected that location. Commissioner Holewa asked if Mr. Madison spoke with the neighbors. Mr. Madison stated he did not receive any concerns from the neighbors. Mr. Madison stated some trees will be planted along the perimeter. They will be planting 4 foot spruce trees which when mature should cut down on sound from the field. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Mr. Charles Fisher, 1750 Gramsie Road, stated they live in the neighborhood of the school. If it were a choice between athletics and academics he would choose academics. He does not have a concern with the scoreboard. He supports the school.