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