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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 8 Councilmember Scott asked if the proposed exterior lighting would be a concern at this location, especially during the winter months. Senior Planner Jagoe deferred this question to the applicant. She noted externally lit signs were allowed in this zoning district. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 27, 2021, Report to the City Council. Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the conditions for approval. Senior Planner Jagoe reviewed the conditions for approval and noted New Perspective Senior Living would not be allowed to install their own single tenant monument sign. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). D. Ordinance 2021-008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 – Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A – Planning Case 20-022 – Keeping of Chickens Senior Planner Jagoe stated the City Council was asked to hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-022 under Agenda Item 8D. A full evaluation of the proposed amendment and supporting documents are included in the staff report under Agenda Item 8D. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to allow for the keeping of chickens. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 3. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 4. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 8, 2021 Senior Planner Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add language to the ordinance to allow chickens coops as an accessory structure in the residential zoning districts and revisions to the City Code amending Section 400.01, Definitions and adding language to Section 410.01, Subd. 3, Chickens License by a 5-0 vote. Staff recommended the Council approve adoption of ordinance and authorization to publish summary ordinance for Planning Case 21- 022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential zoning districts based on the findings of fact and the September 27, 2021 Report to the City Council.