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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 5 , 2017 10 Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria. Senior Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The property at 1761 Lake Johanna Boulevard is located in the Parks and Open Space District. The property is owned by Ramsey County and is part of Tony Schmidt Regional Park. 2. Ramsey County has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for the existing yard waste site and a proposed Source Separated Organics collection area at 1761 Lake Johanna Boulevard. 3. The existing yard waste site and the proposed Source Separated Organics collection area are considered to be a Public Use. 4. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a Public Use in the Parks and Open Space District. 5. Section 1355.04 Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists criteria for evaluating a Conditional Use Permit request. 6. Section 1320.145 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists additional criteria to be considered when evaluating a Conditional Use Permit application for a property located in the Parks and Open Space District. 7. The proposal will have limited impact on existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions. The addition of SSO collection is not expected to significantly increase existing traffic to the site and many residents will combine SSO drop off with delivering yard waste or collecting compost or mulch. 8. The applicant has provided a management plan for the SSO collection that will mitigate any limited impacts associated with odors and solid waste. 9. The proposal will not affect noise, glare, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, and liquid on the property. 10. The proposal will not affect drainage on the property. 11. The proposal is unlikely to significantly affect land values on the subject property or on neighboring properties. 12. The park dedication requirement does not apply in this case. 13. The proposed use would be compatible with the natural features of Tony Schmidt Regional Park. 14. The proposed use would be compatible with the recreational amenities of Tony Schmidt Regional Park. 15. Where the proposed use is expected to impact the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land, conditions may be placed on a Conditional Use Permit to mitigate such impacts. Senior Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-015 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1761 Lake Johanna Boulevard to continue the operation of their existing yard waste collection and for the addition of a Source Separated Organics drop-off. Staff recommends the following seven (7) conditions to be included with the approval: 1. 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