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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2016 8 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 based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-013 for a Conditional Use Permit (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. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this request, staff recommends that the following nine (9) conditions be included with the approval: 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. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the existing scoreboard required a variance.