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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 27, 2023 15 D. Planning Case 23-019 Chapter 13, Filling And Excavation And Chapter 15, Erosion And Sediment Control • Ordinance 2023-015 Amending Chapter 13, Section 1305, Subsection 1305.04 and Section 1325, Subsection 1325.08, and Chapter 15, Section 1510, Subsection 1510.01 and Section 1520, Subsection 1520.03 • Summary Ordinance 2023-015 Amending Chapter 13, Sections 1305 and 1325 and Chapter 15, Sections 1510 and 1520 Community Development Director Jagoe stated staff has prepared drafted ordinance language to be added for the City Council's review. The proposed ordinance would establish consistency between Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 on processes and procedures for the soil moving activities. The applicable Sections to be amended are as follows: • Section 1305.04, Zoning Code Definitions • Section 1325.08, Filling and Excavation • Section 1510.01, Definitions • Section 1520.03, Escrow Requirement Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the proposed ordinance amendments in further detail with the Council noting the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 8, 2023 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to make filling and excavation quantities, activities, and permitting processes consistent across the City Code. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 — Zoning Code, Sections 1305.04 — Definitions and 1325.8 — Filling and Excavation and Chapter 15 — Grading and Erosion Control, Section 1510.01 — Definitions and 1530.03 — Escrow Requirements. 3. The proposed ordinance amendments were reviewed and supported by the Public Works Director/City Engineer. 4. The proposed ordinance amendments will align with Grading and Erosion Control industry best management practices. 5. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 6. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the Text Amendment on November 8, 2023. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 8, 2023 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of Planning Case 23-019 for City Code Amendments to Chapter 13 and Chapter 15 by a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Collins was absent). The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider.