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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 6, 2024 4 Commissioner Bjorklund commented on the number of acronyms within Attachment 3. He requested a definition for AUAR be provided. Community Development Direct Jagoe explained that AUAR is the acronym for Alternative Urban Areawide Review process. Chair Weber opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Chair Weber invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comments Chair Weber closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Commissioner Erler moved and Commissioner Collins seconded a 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. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). B. Planning Case 24-003; 1230 Red Fox Road and 1221 Cummings Park Drive – Site Plan Review – Public Hearing Not Required Senior Planner Fransen stated on August 28, 2023, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for the South Tower improvements project. Within the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) the South Tower at 1230 Red Fox Road (“Subject Property A”) is planned for improvements in 2024. Along with recommended repairs, it is desired to include security improvements to the South Tower in the 2024 improvements. At their December 18, 2023 work session meeting, the Assistant Public Works Director presented a project scope that included an 8-foot security perimeter fencing and gates. At this meeting, City Council direction was given for staff to pursue installation of the same security fencing at the City’s North Tower at 1221 Cumming Park Drive (“Subject Property B”). The Site Plan Review request includes the two water tower sites and is triggered due to the proposed location of the fencing. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the site data, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. Subject Property A located at 1230 Red Fox Road is zoned I-Flex District and is designated for Utility use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Subject Property B located at 1221 Cummings Park Drive is zoned I-1 District and is designated for Utility use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. The Applicant is proposing a security perimeter fence that extends beyond the front building line of the principal structure in the required front yard on Subject Property A and Subject Property B. 4. An 8 foot tall fence is allowed in Business and Industrial districts, but a Site Plan Review is required for the location. 5. The proposed changes for the installation of security perimeter fencing would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 6. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Plan for the City.