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Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING – 9A MEMORANDUM DATE: October 25, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-024 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Zoning Code Amendment – Chapter 13 – Section 1320.06 and 1325.05 Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider • Hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-024, an application for an amendment to the language in Section 1320.06 and 1325.05 of the Arden Hills City Code to amend and strike language in the B-2, General Business District and B-3, Service Business District regarding design standards for building façade and setback requirements relative to front yard and parking areas. The City Council will be asked to make a formal decision regarding the application under Agenda Item 10A. Background Starting in 2018, the City Council began discussions on possible amendments with regards to the design standards and placement of buildings for the B-2 Zoning District. The B-2 District generally includes the properties along the County Road E corridor between Highway 51 and Lexington Avenue North. The district is a mix of new and older buildings and primarily retail, service, and office uses. For new development in this district, the Zoning Code identifies design standards that regulate placement of the building and parking areas. The City Council’s initial review involved discussions on the front yard setback in business districts and consideration for amending the language from 20 feet to 50 feet to be consistent with the B-3 District. In addition, the Council reviewed removal of two parking setback requirements that would allow a Developer more flexibility in the placement of buildings and parking areas in the B-2 District.