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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 19, 2021 5 <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott thought maybe it should be 2 structures each limited to X number of <br />square feet. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla clarified that two accessory <br />structures are currently allowed, if coops aren’t counted as a structure they could have three. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thought it should be counted as an accessory structure but that it could go down to <br />less than 50 square feet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott noted that a coop could be added on to an existing structure as an addition. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung felt it should be counted as an accessory structure. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla said he will use the Council’s <br />responses to draft ordinance language and bring the ordinance back for review. <br /> <br />D. Planning Commission Onboarding Policy <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla said the City Council discussed the <br />Planning Commission - Zoning Approvals and Plan Review Guide at a previous meeting. During <br />the meeting staff stated that they were creating an onboarding policy for new commissioners. He <br />wanted to create a document to outline what should be given to a new commissioner and as a <br />guide for future staff. He was open to comments and suggestions on the policy attached in their <br />packet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes felt the Planning Commission as a whole could benefit from some <br />education, not just new commissioners. Policy issues, variances and zoning were items she felt <br />commissioners needed to review. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden also felt onboarding for everyone was a good idea. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott said there were other resources available from the League of Minnesota <br />Cities. He also felt they need to understand their role within the planning responsibilities of the <br />City, and what the generic state and regional codes are. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes said the Planning Commission Chair along with the Community <br />Development Manager/City Planner and herself are going to have a meeting to set expectations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden encouraged the Council Liaison to speak up during the meeting if <br />clarifying statements are needed. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault suggested a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and <br />the City Council to discuss concerns. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla asked if the Council will support the <br />onboarding document with the role of the Planning Commission added to the second item. <br />