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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 12 <br /> <br />4. Athletic fields and accessory equipment are permitted under the CUP Master and <br />Amended Plan for Bethel University. <br />5. Bethel University has requested Site Plan Review approval for installation of a new <br />scoreboard and sound system in the stadium fields and track area. <br />6. The accessory structure and lighting would be in compliance with all provisions of the <br />Zoning Code. <br />7. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review. <br />8. The proposed application meets all setback requirements. <br /> <br />Site Plan Review Evaluation Findings: <br />9. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions <br />because the additions do not include an increase in football field seating. <br />10. The proposed plan includes the addition of LED lights and will within a reasonable level <br />increase illumination around the stadium fields. <br />11. The proposed project is reasonable because scoreboards considered an accessory structures <br />are addressed in the Code as reasonable uses within educational athletic facilities. <br />12. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air <br />pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. <br />13. The proposed plan will impact drainage on the site. <br />14. The proposed plan will not impact school population density. <br />15. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on <br />land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adjoining land <br />values because of distance and existing foliage the new accessory structure will not be <br />easily visible from outside the Bethel University campus. 16. Park dedication requirements <br />are not applicable. <br />17. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning <br />Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. <br />18. A public hearing for a Site Plan Review is not required before the request can be brought <br />before the City Council. <br />19. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to allow for comment on August 4, <br />2021. <br /> <br />Senior Planner Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their <br />August 4, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Bethel University <br />application for Site Plan Review by a 5-0 vote with the following conditions: <br /> <br />1) All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit and Amendments shall remain in <br />full force and effect. <br />2) That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by <br />the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the <br />Senior Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City <br />Council. <br />3) The proposed structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. <br />4) A building permit shall be obtained for the proposed scoreboard. <br />5) That all building and setback requirements shall be met. <br />6) The scoreboard height shall not exceed 35 feet.