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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – APRIL 26, 2021 19 Planning Consultant Kansier stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 9C, the next step in the process is to approve a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan for Bethel University for the changes being proposed to the Football Field. Staff provided the following Findings of Fact: General Findings: 1. The Bethel University main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the Institutional Zoning District. 2. A Higher Education, College Campus is a Conditional Use in the Institutional District. 3. Bethel University operates under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan. 4. The proposed additions are not included on the Master Plan and a CUP Amendment is required. 5. Bethel University has requested Site Plan Review approval for the proposed changes to the football and practice fields. 6. The proposed changes to the football and practice fields would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 7. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 8. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 7, 2021. Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Findings: 9. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions because the additions do not include an increase in football field seating. 10. The proposed plan includes the addition of LED lights and will increase illumination around the football fields. 11. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 12. The proposed plan will impact drainage on the site. 13. The proposed plan will not impact population density. 14. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adjoining land values because the new additions will not be easily visible from outside the Bethel University campus. 15. Park dedication requirements are not applicable. 16. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. Planning Consultant Kansier explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 7, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Bethel University application for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan by a 6-0 vote. Staff recommended adopting of Resolution 2021-026 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for Planning Case 21-002 at 3900 Bethel Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit shall remain in full force and effect.