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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 8, 2018 9 A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Scott updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the June 11, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting stating the City Council voted to approve (5-0) Planning Case 18-011 for a Minor Subdivision for a lot line adjustment that would transfer a 3,000 square foot parcel of land from the property at 1415 County Road E to 1377 Arden Oaks Drive. The Planning Commission review this case at their meeting on June 6, 2018, and recommended approval to the City Council. Councilmember Scott updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the June 18, 2018 City Council Work Session stating the City Council considered a Concept Plan Review from Public Storage for a proposed self-storage facility at 1155 and 1143 Red Fox Road. The proposal would require a Master Planned Unit Development, and a Zoning Code Amendment to create a new land use category for self-storage facility and to allow the use by Conditional Use Permit. The City Council expressed concerns about the compatibility of this type of business with the purpose of the B-3 Zoning District. In addition, the City Council reviewed the existing building and parking setback requirements for properties in the B-2 Zoning District. The City Council was supportive of staff making recommendations that would allow for more flexibility in the placement of buildings and parking. This item will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a future meeting. Councilmember Scott thanked all of the residents that participated in Night to Unite and noted the City had 24 neighborhood events registered with the City. Councilmember Scott noted the City Council would have three Council seats up for election in November. He explained the Mayor had filed for reelection along with the two City Councilmembers and another member of the community. He reported there was still time for residents to file for these positions. He indicated additional information was available at City Hall. B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Chair Jones wished City Planner Bachler all the best in the future. C. Staff Comments None. ADJOURN Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Lambeth, to adjourn the August 8, 2018, Planning Commission Meeting at 7:28 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).