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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 5, 2023 3 9. The outdoor patio and accessory commercial recreation – outdoor area would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 10. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review. Text Amendment Findings: 1. Flaherty’s, The Applicant, is proposing amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 2. Currently, Section 1305.04 does not include a definition for Commercial Recreation – Outdoor. 3. The Applicant is proposing the City amend the zoning code to add a definition for Commercial Recreation - Outdoor to Section 1305.04 of the Zoning Code. 4. The Applicant is proposing an amendment to alter the Land Use Chart in Section 1320.05 of the Zoning Code to allow a Commercial Recreation – Outdoor as an Accessory Use in the B2 General Business District. 5. The proposed amendment advances the economic development goals in the City’s Comprehensive Plan because it provides for land use regulations in commercial zones that provide flexibility for economic development while requiring high aesthetic standards. 6. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 7. If the zoning amendments were approved, an Applicant would be required to apply for an Administrative Permit for the accessory use to allow Commercial Recreation – Outdoor within the B2 Zoning District. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the options available for Planning Case 23- 007 to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. An administrative permit shall be obtained for the commercial recreation outdoor area. 3. Prior to commencement of patio expansion, the Applicant shall provide the City with the final erosion control plans for review and approval by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. 4. All retaining wall materials shall be complementary to the building materials and shall be approved in writing by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit. Retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height shall be engineered and detailed calculations shall be submitted to the City. 5. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including but not limited to, Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County prior to the start of any site activities. Verification whether a permit is required or not shall be provided to the City. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table