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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for November 6, 2019 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2019\19-010 - Valentine Hills Elementary School\Memos Reports Suggested Findings of Fact Staff offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1.Valentine Hills Elementary School is a two-story brick building located on a 10.92 acre parcel within a residential area. 2. Mounds View Public Schools ISD #621 is requesting site plan review for a proposed expansion to the Valentine Hills Elementary School. 3.The use of the Subject Property as a public elementary school is permitted under a Conditional Use Permit. 4. Any expansion of the existing building would require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment. 5. The new addition will allow for a new cafeteria renovation and expansion, and four additional classrooms, as well as upgrades to the utilities and exterior lighting. 6. Zoning Code Review of the Subject Property regulations concludes that the proposed land use application conforms to City district provisions. 7.The proposed site plan will not impact parking, loading, or circulation demands since the addition is to better accommodate existing building uses and will not increase capacity or intensity of use. 8. The proposal is not expected to adversely affect the surrounding area of the community as a whole. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. 1.Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 19- 010 for a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 1770 County Road E2, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: 1.All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit shall remain in full force and effect. The Conditional Use Permit Amendment approvals shall expire one year from the date of City Council approval unless a building permit has been requested or a time extension has been granted by the City Council. 2.The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3. A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the city’s Engineering Division prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including but not limited to, MPCA, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Ramsey County prior to the start of any site activities.