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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 9, 2019 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2018\PC 19-014 - Mounds View School District - 1901 Lake Valentine Road\Memos Reports Page 3 of 7 1. To allow a use that is presently acceptable, but that with anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be replaced by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective zoning district. 2. To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an area and which is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan provided that said use maintains harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development. 3. Proposed Use: At this time, the applicant is applying for an IUP to allow the use of the existing building at 1901 Lake Valentine Road for a weight room/fitness center until October 1, 2020 (see Attachment A). The weight room is approximately 40’ by 80’ and is located in the southwest corner of the existing building. The remaining portion of the building is used for storage. Fire-rated sheetrock walls have been constructed around the weight room to meet building and fire code requirements. The room functions as part of Mounds View High School, so no additional parking spaces are required (see Figure 2 and Attachment B). No external changes to the building are proposed. Figure 2 The Applicant has provided a general statement of the future use of the building once the IUP has expired (see Attachment C). This use includes storage of vehicles and equipment. The School District will review and prioritize upgrades to the building and grounds as part of their long-term facility planning process.