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Page 4 of 5 Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing amendments to the illustration of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code, Section 1380 – TCAAP Redevelopment Code, Attachment 3 – Development Flow Chart of the City Code. 2. The proposed ordinance will correct the exhibit to be consistent with the ordinance language in Section 3.3 which outlines the Joint Development Review Process. 3. The proposed amendment is not modifying procedures as currently outlined in the TRC of the Arden Hills City Code. 4. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 5. If the zoning amendments were approved, an Applicant would be required to submit a land use application that would be subject to the formal review process. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. • Recommend Approval: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 24-006 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1380 – TCAAP Redevelopment Code, Attachment 3 – Development Flow Chart of the Arden Hills City Code an exhibit to illustrate the Joint Development Authority Review Process, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials in the March 6, 2024, Report to the Planning Commission. • Recommend Approval with Amendments: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 24-006 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1380 – TCAAP Redevelopment Code, Attachment 3 – Development Flow Chart of the Arden Hills City Code an exhibit to illustrate the Joint Development Authority Review Process, based on the findings of fact and submitted materials in the March 6, 2024, Report to the Planning Commission with amendments: a specific reason should be included with all amendments. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial Planning Case 24-006 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1380 – TCAAP Redevelopment Code, Attachment 3 – Development Flow Chart of the Arden Hills City Code an exhibit to illustrate the Joint Development Authority Review Process, based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated.