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Page 3 of 4 Information was included for the concept review on the current staffing ratio for the School. The Applicant has not provided detail on typical hours or other activities that might take place for the school and/or house of worship land uses. The narrative notes that the site features an outdoor courtyard that could be used as an outdoor classroom or lunch area and that the 4295 building could be converted for athletic facilities. During the initial discussion with the Applicant prior to their submittal for the concept review, it was stated that this location is attractive because of the proximity to Cummings Park for use of the playground, outdoor athletic court/field, and amenities. For this proposal, the Applicant has stated there would be no changes to the current site layout. At this stage, they’re seeking feedback as part of the concept review on the proposed land uses and text amendment that would be necessary in the I-1 Zoning District. Given the preliminary nature of the discussion, the Applicant has not provided information on site circulation, traffic generation, or plans for other on-site outdoor amenities that are typical of a School. A change in use or modification to the site circulation/layout would need to take into consideration potential impacts to all four buildings under the PUD. Comprehensive Plan The Subject Property is guided as Light Industrial and Office (IND) in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter. The area is designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as manufacturing, processing, and warehousing. This land use designation may also include offices. The expected share of uses within this area are as follows: 50% to 100% Light Industrial and 0% to 100% Office. A Development intensity of up to 0.8 FAR may be allowed. According to the Comprehensive Plan the total area of the IND is 346 acres, or 5.7% of the total land area in the City. The existing land use for the Subject Property is Office and Industrial. Zoning District Land Uses The Subject Property is within the I-1, Limited Industrial Zoning District. The purposes of this district are: A. To allow only those types and intensities of industrial uses that do not detract from the surrounding area. B. To maintain performance standards to keep the intensity of land utilization lower than in the general Industrial District. As part of the concept review, the Applicant is requesting feedback on a text amendment to the I- 1 Zoning District to allow a School, General Education and House of Worship as a Conditional Use. The City Attorney as part of this concept review has provided information for the City Council to consider for regulating religious land uses (Attachment C).