Laserfiche WebLink
ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 5, 2022 2 <br /> <br />Paul Kirkwold Drive. The proposed fencing includes a 6-foot tall decorative metal fencing with <br />spikes along Paul Kirkwold Drive and a 6-foot tall vinyl coated chain link fence with three strand <br />barbed wire along Highway 96 W. The Applicant is also proposing two parking lot additions <br />with a total of 23 stalls. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the site data, the Plan Evaluation and <br />provided the Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <br />1. The Subject Property located at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive is zoned CC - Civil Center <br />District and is designated for Public and Institutional uses in the 2040 Comprehensive <br />Plan. <br />2. The Applicant is proposing a security perimeter fence that will include barbed wire or <br />spikes. <br />3. A vinyl coated chain link fence is allowed in the Civic Center District, but a Conditional <br />Use Permit is required when fencing types include barbed wire or spikes. <br />4. The proposed security perimeter fencing is an addition to the site plan and a CUP <br />Amendment is required. <br />5. The Applicant has requested Site Plan Review for the proposed parking lot additions. <br />6. The proposed changes for the installation of security perimeter fencing and parking lot <br />additions would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. <br />7. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning <br />Code or the Comprehensive Plan for the City. <br />8. The proposed plan as narrated by the Applicant is not anticipated to have an adverse <br />effect upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and <br />occupants of the surrounding land and the community because of its compatibility to <br />adjacent properties. <br />9. A public hearing for a CUP Amendment request is required before the request can be <br />brought before the City Council. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the options available for Planning Case 22- <br />018 to the Planning Commission on this matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions <br />1) All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit shall remain in full force <br />and effect. <br />2) A separate zoning permit shall be required for all proposed fencing. <br />2. Recommend Approval as Submitted <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />4. Table <br /> <br />Chair Vijums opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund asked what kind of comments were brought up by the City Council at <br />their worksession meeting. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Council offered comments regarding <br />the existing landscaping and visual impact along Highway 96.