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<br /> <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />and future utilization. The Council felt the installation of the additional parking would be <br />beneficial for this proposal. Planning staff will note that parking is not allowed on unimproved <br />spaces and no on-street parking is permitted along Round Lake Road. <br /> <br />4. Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, and Lots - Section 1350 <br />In evaluating nonconforming uses, buildings, and lots, the City shall refer to City Code Section <br />1350 which mirrors the regulations of State Statute 462.357 for determining what type(s) of <br />activity (i.e. continuation, rebuild, maintenance, expansion, etc.) may or may not be allowed. <br />Nonconformities are simply any land uses, structures or lots that do not comply with the current <br />zoning ordinance of a City. Legal nonconformities are those uses, buildings, or lots that were <br />legal when the zoning ordinance or amendment was adopted, in that they complied with then <br />existing ordinance. The intent of these regulations is to allow a nonconforming use of land or <br />building to be continued, including through repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or <br />improvement, but not including expansion. From the information reviewed, the determination <br />has been made that the proposed building use is a continuation of not more than 10% office and <br />90% warehouse. <br /> <br />1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications <br />Section 1355.04, Subd. 5 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code states that a public hearing is not required <br />for Site Plan Review, but neighboring property owners shall be notified. Notification was prepared <br />in accordance with City policy. <br /> <br />Additional Review <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />The Assistant Public Works Director has reviewed the proposed site plan and is not recommending <br />any changes to the site circulation, stall spacing, or sizing of drive aisle widths. <br /> <br />Findings of Fact <br /> <br />The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application <br />would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the <br />aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: <br /> <br />General Findings: <br />1. The Applicant has submitted an application for Site Plan Review to install striping for <br />additional parking spaces at the subject property 4440 Round Lake Road W. <br />2. The Subject Property is located with the Gateway Business District and is guided as Light <br />Industrial & Office on the 2040 Land Use Plan. <br />3. The Subject Property was developed prior to the City’s creation of the Gateway Business <br />District and is considered to be legal nonconforming. <br />4. The Applicant intends to continue the utilization of the existing 113,565 square foot <br />building for office and warehouse purposes in a manner consistent with the nonconforming <br />regulations. <br />5. The Applicant will be reconfiguring the parking lot layout within the boundaries of the <br />existing parking lot.