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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2023 11 Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the level of noise that would be created from the outdoor recreation. Community Development Director Jagoe reported these uses would still be subject to the City's noise ordinance. Councilmember Holden questioned if Flaherty's would have enough handicap parking stalls. Community Development Director Jagoe stated it was her understanding handicap parking stalls would be relocated, and noted the number of handicap parking stalls would not be reduced. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 23-007 — Site Plan Review And Amendments To Chapter 13 — Zoning Code — Commercial Recreation, Outdoor B-2 District • Resolution 2023-020 - Planning Case 23-007 — Site Plan Review For 1273 W. County Road E • Ordinance 2023-004 - Amendments To Chapter 13, Section 1305 — Subsection 1305.04, Section 1320 — Subsection 1320.05, And Section 1325 — Subsection 1325.02 • Authorization Publication Of Summary Ordinance 2023- 004 Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Applicant is applying for Site Plan Review for evaluation of the site layout and parking modifications that are being proposed to expand the existing outdoor patio area. The patio expansion will include additional dining tables, pergolas, a lounge area with fireplace, and a commercial recreation area for cornhole leagues. In order to construct the patio expansion, the Applicant would need to remove five parking spaces in front of the building. Two of those spaces are accessible parking spaces that will be relocated near the patio within the existing parking lot. A Site Plan Review is required in any Business, Industrial, or Multiple Family Zoning District when there is the reorganization of parking, drives, and entrances. Community Development Director Jagoe reported as part of the application, the Applicant is also requesting a zoning code amendment to allow for commercial recreational use to be conducted outdoors in the B-2 Zoning District. Currently, the city code limits any commercial recreational activity to be conducted within an enclosed building (i.e. indoors). The Applicant is proposing that the allowance for a commercial recreation — outdoor would be limited to being an accessory use only when conducted in conjunction with a commercial recreation — indoor land use. Additionally, their narrative notes that restrictions could be included in the amended ordinance language such as capping the evening hours for which the outdoor recreational activity would be allowed (i.e. 10 PM) or no high voltage lighting (i.e. flood lights).