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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 9, 2021 13 <br /> <br />Chair Vijums reported the Planning Commission was a zoning commission and not a tax <br />obligation group. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes explained Planning Consultant Kansier made the City Council aware <br />of the fact there was a federal law that protects houses of worship and one thing that cannot be <br />considered is taxes. She commented further on the matters that could be considered, which <br />involved traffic and noise. She stated houses of worship have special provisions and the City has <br />to give differential consideration under this law. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber asked if the applicant was attending the meeting. <br /> <br />Tom Goodrum, representative for the applicant, introduced himself to the Commission and <br />stated he was available for questions. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber questioned if the sign would require a variance. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrum reported he would not require a variance for the sign as it would be adjusted to <br />meet City Code requirements. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />There being no comment Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums stated he appreciated how churches were seeking vacant buildings within the <br />community in order to meet their communities’ needs. He believed this was a great use of the <br />space. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber agreed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones commented he did not object to this use moving into the property but <br />noted the City has a large amount of government and religious facilities in the community. He <br />stated at this time, he would not be able to support the proposed development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes discussed the federal law pertaining to houses of worship and <br />explained the City does not have a whole lot of latitude regarding this request. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber moved and Commissioner Subramanian seconded a motion to <br />recommend approval of Planning Case 21-013 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1275 Red <br />Fox Road, based on the findings of fact based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, <br />subject to the nine (9) conditions in the June 9, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. <br />A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 4-1 (Commissioner Jones opposed). <br /> <br />D. Planning Case 21-014; 1150 County Road E – Master Planned Unit Development to <br />Develop and Financial Planning Service Office – Public Hearing <br />