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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2020 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2020\20-013 Call Center Definition - ZCA Page 3 of 4 Zoning Code under Section 1325.06 to include a category of required parking spaces for a Call Center use: Call Center shall require 1 parking space per 150 square feet. Next Steps Staff is currently reviewing the zoning ordinance. The city is required to amend its official controls (i.e. zoning, subdivision, and other ordinances) within nine months to bring the City ordinances into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is planning to bring a proposed amendment forward to require a conditional use permit for Call Centers uses as part of this process. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing amendments to the language of Chapter 13 of the Zoning Code. 2. Under City Code Section 1305.04, definitions for items found in the Zoning Code are laid out in a glossary of terms. 3. City Code does not have a definition for a “Call Center” under City Code Section 1305.04. 4. City Code Section 1325.06, Subd. 1, J defines the number of parking spaces requirements under each category of use within the Zoning Code. 5. Call Center uses are not defined under City Code Section 1325.06, Subd. 1, J. 6. Under City Code Section 1325.06, Subd. 1, J Business & Professional Office uses require (1) one parking spot for every 250 square feet of office space. 7. The City is proposing that a Call Center use shall require 1 parking space per 150 square feet. 8. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 9. If this amendment is approved, National Recoveries will be considered legal non- conforming as the user would not meet the new parking requirement. 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. • Recommend Approval: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 20-013 for a City Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance, based on the findings of fact and the submitted ordinance language provided in the July 8, 2020 Report to the Planning Commission.