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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 3, 2017 13 Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the applicant’s rationale was to provide only 591 parking stalls when 618 spaces were required. Ms. Rybak stated the applicant has seen no need to increase the parking situation beyond 591 spaces and noted the current parking lot was non-conforming. Commissioner Jones requested further information regarding the parking lot and the changes that were previously approved in 2015. Jon Ferrier, CSM Corporation, discussed the parking lot portion that was approved in 2015. He explained the number of proposed parking spaces was based on the needs of his tenants. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Commissioner Neururer moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 17-012 for a Master and Final Planned Unit Development at 4255, 4265, 4293, and 4295 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the nine (9) conditions in the May 3, 2017, Report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 17-006 – Higher Education Moratorium Study Eric Zweber, WSB, reported at the March 8, 2017 regular Planning Commission meeting, WSB presented the first steps of the Higher Education Moratorium Study. This information included a review of the Bethel University and University of Northwestern Campus Master Plans and the current Arden Hills commercial and industrial zones’ purposes and uses. This meeting also included an overview of the Higher Education Study schedule. Per that schedule, a review of economic activity from commercial and industrial uses, and an evaluation of how other cities zone for higher education were provided within his report. Mr. Zweber reviewed the economic activity from commercial and industrial uses within the City in detail with the Commission. It was noted staff has one remaining topic to research and discuss within the scope of the Higher Education Study: the amount of land and the total square footage of buildings within each business or industrial zone. With that fifth and final piece of information, staff will be asking the Planning Commission to recommend if any changes should be made to the City Code regarding higher education uses, as well as any other changes to the business or industrial zones that should be included within the Comprehensive Plan update. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there was any correlation between the nature of businesses in the City and the people that live in Arden Hills.