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Page 1 of 3 PC AGENDA ITEM – 3B MEMORANDUM DATE: November 9, 2022 TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Planning Case #22-021 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Zoning Code Amendments – Chapter 13, Landscaping and Tree Preservation Requested Action The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language in the Zoning Ordinance applicable to all zoning districts that would update the City’s current tree preservation ordinance to include landscaping and expand how tree replacement funds can be utilized. The proposed amendments to City Zoning Code Chapter 13 are within the following Sections: • Section 1325.05 - Design Standards • Section 1325.055 - Tree Preservation Background At their September 19th work session, the City Council discussed draft language for a proposed tree preservation ordinance. The City Council had previously requested Staff to investigate changing the City’s ordinance as it relates to tree preservation. Staff was directed to research whether or not the scope can be broadened to include items, such as landscaping or other green spaces. The City Attorney in his preliminary review of the draft changes believed the amendment would accomplish the flexibility being sought. The general consensus of the City Council was to move forward with the proposed amendments as presented in the work session and with the references to “green space” being modified to “landscaping”. Staff was directed to finalize the language with the City Attorney and bring forward the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission for the first review and to hold a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the draft ordinance language with recommendation of the Planning Commission would be brought to the City Council for subsequent discussion and adoption.