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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 9, 2021 11 There being no comment Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Weber seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-012 for an amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Permit at 2 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the thirty-four (34) conditions in the June 9, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Planning Case 21-013; 1275 Red Fox Road – Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Place of Worship in the I-Flex District – Public Hearing Planning Consultant Kansier stated Grove Church has submitted an application for Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing office and industrial building into a church, with an auditorium, offices, classrooms, a coffee bar and a bookstore. The property is located at 1275 Red Fox Road, is zoned I-Flex, and is designated for Mixed Business uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The proposed development site is approximately 5 acres in size, and is the location of a vacant 2- story office and industrial building, approximately 39,436 square feet in size. At their March 22, 2021, meeting, the City Council reviewed a concept plan for this development. On May 24, 2021, the City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow places of worship as a conditional use permit in the I-Flex district. Planning Consultant Kansier reviewed the surrounding area, site data, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The property located at 1275 Red Fox Road is designated for Mixed Business uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit in order to remodel the existing vacant building on the site for use as a place of worship. 3. Places of worship area allowed as a conditional use in the I-Flex District. 4. The CUP substantially conforms with the requirements of the City Code. 5. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, conditions of approval have been placed on an approval requiring the plans be adjusted to meet City Code. 6. The adjacent properties to the east and west are zoned I-Flex and are guided for Mixed Business uses in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 7. The property to the south is zoned I-Flex and is guided for Industrial uses in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 8. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. Planning Consultant Kansier recommended approval of Planning Case 21-013 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1275 Red Fox Road, based on the findings of fact based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council.