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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 4, 2021 7 the school district does not believe they will get the land in a timely manner. He commented the plan was to align the driveways within school district land. Commissioner Jefferys thanked the school district for this explanation. She asked what the State’s explanation was for not responding to the school district’s request. Chris Pawket, Mounds View Public Schools, stated he has had several representatives speak with the State over the past two years. He indicated the State keeps pushing the school district off and there was no guarantee the school district could acquire the land. Commissioner Jefferys commented she was glad this project was moving forward but wondered if the school district should move forward on a dual track, in order to continue pursuing the State land, if this was the best option. Chair Vijums stated she supported the extension and understood the State does not appear to want to move forward with the land sale. He looked forward to seeing the new plans at some point in the future. Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-017 for an Amended Planned Unit Development at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the August 4, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Planning Case 21-018; Zoning Code Amendment to Section 1355 (Shoreland) Regarding Classification of Lakes – Public Hearing Senior Planner Jagoe stated the City of Arden Hills is proposing an amendment to the language Section 1330.02 Subd. 1 of the Arden Hills City Code to amend the lake classification for Little Johanna from a Recreational Development Lake to a General Development Lake. The lake reclassification will amend ordinance language to be consistent with Resolution 85-22 passed by the City Council. The ordinance amendment is an administrative action in accordance with previous approval by the City Council that will clean up lake classification designation. Senior Planner Jagoe explained lake classification is used to determine lot size, setbacks and, to a certain degree, land uses on adjacent land. The classification does not pertain to surface water use of boats or motors, hunting or fishing or fish management. Those are governed by other regulations. Minnesota Rule 6120.3000 Subp. 1a. identifies the types of public water classes with a general description of each class. Staff has provided below the descriptions for waterbody classifications specific to the reclassification discussion as defined by State Statute: