06-09-21 Planning Commission - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 9, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-013 – Grove Church - CUP Page 8 of 10 3. Traffic Study The applicant prepared a traffic generation analysis (see Attachment J). This analysis estimated the number of trips based on the existing church membership and the square footage of the building. Church Use Sunday Peak Trips Wednesday Peak Trips Enter Exit Enter Exit Existing Membership (600) 80 79 22 22 Square Footage (40,063 sf) 200 200 55 55 The analysis concludes the development will generate new traffic on Sundays, and on Wednesdays after the traditional PM traffic peak hour. However, the roadway system providing access to this area has sufficient capacity to handle the off-peak increase in traffic and the development will have a minimal impact on the surrounding roadway system. Suggested Findings of Fact Staff offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 1. The property located at 1275 Red Fox Road is designated for Mixed Business uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit in order to remodel the existing vacant building on the site for use as a place of worship. 3. Places of worship area allowed as a conditional use in the I-Flex District. 4. The CUP substantially conforms with the requirements of the City Code. 5. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, conditions of approval have been placed on an approval requiring the plans be adjusted to meet City Code. 6. The adjacent properties to the east and west are zoned I-Flex and are guided for Mixed Business uses in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 7. The property to the south is zoned I-Flex and is guided for Industrial uses in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 8. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21- 013 for a Conditional Use Permit at 1275 Red Fox Road, based on the findings of fact based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council.