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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 27, 2020 5 not be taken on by the applicant. The Applicant reported he could inform parents using the daycare facility that they would have to enter and exit the site on Highway 96. The Applicant shall modify the southern curb at the intersection of Snelling Avenue and the private drive to mitigate the number of right hand turns being made onto Snelling Avenue. Engineering staff shall review and approve in writing plans for the redesign of the intersection no later than November 1st, 2020. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported after the amendment, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Amended Planned Unit Development, with the remaining conditions of approval. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. B. Planning Case 20-013 — Amendment to Chapter 13, Subsections 1305.04 and 1325.06 relating to Zoning Ordinance Definitions and Requirements for Parking, Loading and Circulation Associate Planner Hartmann stated the City of Arden Hills is proposing amendments to the language of Chapter 13 of the Zoning Code to include a call center definition in City Code Section 1305.04, and new requirements for parking, loading and circulation for call center uses in City Code Section 1325.06. The City Council will be asked to make a formal decision regarding the application PC 20-013 under Agenda Item 9B. Staff discussed the proposed amendment in further detail and offered the following Findings of Fact: 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 required 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 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 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 nonconforming uses as the user would not meet the new parking requirement.