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_________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for September 6, 2017 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2017\PC 17-020 - Zoning Code Amendment - Higher Education Land Uses\Memos_Reports_17-020 Page 10 of 13 potential to change the mix of community elements of Arden Hills greater than other Minnesota communities. 7. The Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study found that a strong mix of employment uses and consumer uses must be maintained to ensure a healthy business community. 8. Based on the findings of the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study, the City determined that certain amendments to the Zoning Code were necessary in order to maintain the existing mix of employment and consumer uses in the community. 9. The proposed Zoning Code amendment regarding “Schools, higher education” is consistent with the land use goal within the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to, “Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of our residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial areas while protecting the community’s natural resources and developing a sustainable pattern for future development” (Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan, at 3-1). 10. The proposed Zoning Code amendment regarding “Schools, higher education” is consistent with the economic development goal within the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to, “Promote the development, redevelopment, and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment serving Arden Hills and the metropolitan area” (Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan, at 8-1). Recommendation Staff recommends adoption of the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study report prepared by WSB & Associates and dated August 30, 2017. Based on the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-020 for the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding “Schools, higher education”. Based on the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-020 to rezone the Bethel University Campus, comprised of 3900 Bethel Drive, 3800 Bethel Drive, 3801 Bethel Drive, 4404 Bethel Drive, 4040 Old Highway 10, 4080 Snelling Avenue North, 4140 Snelling Avenue North, and 4120 Snelling Avenue North, from B-1 Limited Business District to INST – Institutional District. Based on the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-020 to rezone the University of Northwestern Campus at 3003 Snelling Ave N from R-1 Single Family Residential District to INST – Institutional District.