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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL – MAY 3, 2021 2 <br /> <br />3. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Resolution 2021-026 Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan – <br />Bethel University (Football Field) – 3900 Bethel Drive – PC 21-002 <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier stated Bethel University (“The Applicant”) is requesting a <br />Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment and Site Plan Review to update the existing football <br />and practice fields located in the southern quadrant of their main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive. <br />The Applicant is proposing to convert the existing grass football field into a synthetic turf stadium <br />field with a new track constructed around it and the existing grass practice field into a synthetic <br />turf multi-purpose field. The Applicant is also proposing changes to the lighting around the two <br />fields, scoreboards, the spectator plazas, the perimeter fencing, and the grandstand and press box. <br />It was noted the seating capacity will remain as is. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reported Bethel University operates under a CUP Master Plan. As <br />the university comes forward with plans, they are reviewed against the Master Plan for <br />consistency. Building plans that are consistent with the Master Plan require a Site Plan Review. A <br />CUP Amendment is required when plans are not included in the approved Master Plan. The two <br />proposed improvements to the football field and the practice field are not included on the Master <br />Plan and a CUP Amendment is therefore required. <br /> <br />Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the Site Data and Plan Evaluation in detail with the <br />Council and offered the following Findings of Fact: <br /> <br />General Findings: <br />1. The Bethel University main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the Institutional <br />Zoning District. <br />2. A Higher Education, College Campus is a Conditional Use in the Institutional District. <br />3. Bethel University operates under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan. <br />4. The proposed additions are not included on the Master Plan and a CUP Amendment is <br />required. <br />5. Bethel University has requested Site Plan Review approval for the proposed changes to the <br />football and practice fields. <br />6. The proposed changes to the football and practice fields would be in compliance with all <br />provisions of the Zoning Code. <br />7. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be <br />brought before the City Council. <br />8. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 7, 2021. <br /> <br />Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Findings: <br />1. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions <br />because the additions do not include an increase in football field seating.