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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 10, 2023 13 Community Development Director Jagoe reported the Planning Commission recommended adoption of Ordinances 2023-002 and 2023-003 as well as authorization to publish a Summary Ordinance for Planning Case 23-004 for Zoning Code Amendments in Sections 1305.04, 1320.04 — Subd. 17, 1320.05, 1320.15 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow Solar Energy System as a Conditional Use in the Conservation District, based on the findings of fact and the April 10, 2023 Report to the City Council. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-002 Amending Section 1305, Subsection 1305.04 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow Solar Energy System as a Conditional Use in the Conservation District, based on the findings of fact and the April 10, 2023 Report to the City Council. Councilmember Monson explained she fully supported the ordinance amendment. She believed this would be a fantastic location for a potential solar array. Councilmember Holden stated for the record the Primer Tracer property was going up for auction. Mayor Grant noted he supported the ordinance amendment as well. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to Ordinance 2023-003 Amending Section 1320, Subsections 1320.04, 1320.05 and 1320.15 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow Solar Energy System as a Conditional Use in the Conservation District, based on the findings of fact and the April 10, 2023 Report to the City Council. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion Authorizing Publication of Summary Ordinance 2023-002 and 2023-003. The motion carried (5-0). C. Resolution 2023-017 — Planning Case 23-003 — Minor Subdivision And Variance For 1174 Edgewater Avenue Community Development Director Jagoe stated Mike Mezzenga ("The Applicant') has requested the approval of a Minor Subdivision and Variance for the property located at 1174 Edgewater Avenue ("Subject Property"). The Applicant is proposing to split the property into two lots for future redevelopment with single family residential dwellings. To construct this proposal, the Applicant is seeking three variances based on applicable zoning code definitions and minimum lot standards. Staff commented further on the request and offered the following Findings of Fact: