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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 5, 2021 17 Planning Consultant Kansier reported staff received a letter from Mr. Larson objecting to the Ordinance. Chair Vijums summarized the comments made by the Commission thus far and recommended Shoreland Regulation #5 be removed. Commissioner Weber questioned if this would be the last time the Commission sees this Ordinance. Chair Vijums reported this would be the last time the Commission sees this Ordinance. Commissioner Weber commented he would like to see this Ordinance again if the Council makes large changes to it. Councilmember Holmes stated the Ordinance would go back to the Commission if there were major changes made by the City Council. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Jeffreys seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-008 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to permit accessory storage sheds of up to 100 square feet in size and 8 feet in height within the required structure setback from the ordinary high water level as presented in the May 5, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Jeffreys seconded a motion to amend the Shoreland Regulations Amendment removing Amendment #5. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment carried unanimously (4-0). A roll call vote was taken. The amended motion carried unanimously (4-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Planning Consultant Kansier reported the City has hired a new City Planner and noted this new planner would be attending the June Planning Commission meeting. Chair Vijums thanked Planning Consultant Kansier and Planning Consultant Bemus for all of their assistance. Councilmember Holmes provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She thanked the Planning Commission for all of their efforts on behalf of the community.