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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 5, 2023 6 Community Development Director Jagoe explained the language could be amended, striking Item A, which would then allow other businesses to have an outdoor patio because they were a commercial use in the B-2 zoning district. Commissioner Weber believed this was a reasonable change to the language. Chair Vijums reported the Commission would have to also take into consideration how this language could be interpreted for the TCAAP property. Commissioner Bjorklund commented he was still concerned about amplification of sound and requested that no amplification of noise be allowed on the outdoor patio. Commissioner Mitchell suggested the outdoor patio be tied to a decibel level. Community Development Director Jagoe reported noise standards per City Code would have to be followed for the outdoor patio. Chair Vijums stated he did not believe it was necessary to restrict the decibel level for the patio area. Commissioner Weber asked if Bethel University or Mounds View High School had a special permit to allow for the amplification of noise on their property. Community Development Director Jagoe explained she would have to review their stadium renovation requests. She understood the sound was projected in a specific manner so as to reduce the impact on the neighboring residential properties and as part of the stadium approvals there were limitations on types of events and hours. Commissioner Wicklund reviewed the language that was included in the Bethel University stadium request noting the sound system installed was to meet all EPA and MPCA standards. Commissioner Collins stated he did not believe the same volume would be created on an outdoor patio as was being generated by the football stadium. Commissioner Bjorklund commented on how difficult it was to enforce noise concerns and stated he would have to rely on the owner’s best judgement to manage the noise coming from the outdoor patio. Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. The Planning Commission received one written comment that was submitted by Kim Sawtell, 3637 Hamline Avenue N., in advance of the meeting in support of the application as requested. Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no additional comment Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.