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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 9, 2019 2 <br /> <br />property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential and is part of the Mounds View High School <br />Planned Unit Development. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported the City Council approved a Planned Unit Development <br />for Mounds View High School in May 2019. The approved PUD allowed for additions to the <br />existing high school building and allowed multiple lots to be treated as a single development. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier explained when the original PUD application was submitted, the <br />Applicant intended to use the existing building at 1901 Lake Valentine Road for cold storage. A <br />more intensive use of the building may be proposed at a later date. As a result, the City Council <br />included the following as a condition of approval of the PUD: <br /> <br /> Any use of the existing building on the on PID 21302334005 other than cold storage <br />will require an amendment to the approved PUD. The existing structure shall comply <br />with City Code Chapter 14 and any other use of the building shall meet all applicable <br />codes. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier indicated when construction of the high school improvements <br />began, the School District realized they did not have an interim location for the weight <br />room/fitness center. This room is generally used for fitness and weight training as part of the <br />overall health and wellness curriculum. The school officials looked for a temporary location and <br />decided to use the existing building at 1901 Lake Valentine Road. The School District worked <br />with the Fire Marshall and building inspections staff to bring the space into conformance with <br />building and life safety codes. During that time school and planning staff met to discuss <br />approval options. As a result, the school district has submitted this application for an IUP. A <br />temporary certificate of occupancy pending Planning Commission and City Council approval of <br />the IUP. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier stated Interim Use Permits are intended to allow uses that may be <br />appropriate in a zoning district on a temporary basis, provided specific conditions are met. The <br />IUP process is dictated by Section 1355.04, Subd. 7, of the City Code. The purpose and intent of <br />an IUP was discussed with the Commission. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier stated at this time, the applicant is applying for an IUP to allow <br />the use of the existing building at 1901 Lake Valentine Road for a weight room/fitness center <br />until October 1, 2020. The weight room is approximately 40’ by 80’ and is located in the <br />southwest corner of the existing building. The remaining portion of the building is used for <br />storage. Fire-rated sheetrock walls have been constructed around the weight room to meet <br />building and fire code requirements. The room functions as part of Mounds View High School, <br />so no additional parking spaces are required. No external changes to the building are proposed. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported the applicant has provided a general statement of the <br />future use of the building once the IUP has expired. This use includes storage of vehicles and <br />equipment. The School District will review and prioritize upgrades to the building and grounds <br />as part of their long-term facility planning process. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and provided <br />the Findings of Fact for review: