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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 5, 2024 4 Community Development Director Jagoe stated she could reach out to these communities and could report back to the Commission. Joe Kimbell, 3759 New Brighton Road, explained he was new to Arden Hills. He reported his son, Elias, received a scholarship through the University of Minnesota where he participated in the keeping of bees. He noted their hive was currently being kept at a farm in Mahtomedi. He stated a small amount of space is needed to keep bees. He discussed the benefits of keeping bees and encouraged the Planning Commission to support his request. Commissioner Wicklund indicated he was fully supportive of this request. He suggested another item be added to the code to require adjacent neighbors to be informed of the bee keeping. Vice Chair Collins opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Vice Chair Collins invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Frank Cupery, 1397 Indian Oaks Court, reported he has worked for the City of Shoreview for five years and for four of those years he managed the bee licenses. He estimated there were only seven to ten licenses per year. He noted there were no complaints during his time with the City of Shoreview. Commissioner Bjorklund thanked Mr. Cupery for sharing his insights with the Commission. There being no additional comment Vice Chair Collins closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Commissioner Mitchell stated she supported the proposed zoning code amendment to allow for the keeping of bees. Commissioner Blilie indicated she supported beekeeping as well. She stated she supported adjacent properties owners to be notified. Commissioner Bjorklund moved and Commissioner Wicklund seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 24-011 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1325.07, Subd. 6.A of the Arden Hills City Code to allow an exception for the Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals to include bee hives in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials, with an Amendment to add Item 6: Prior to the installation of the bee hive(s), the property owner shall provide written notice to the neighbors immediately adjacent of their intent to keep bees. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case 24-010; 1784 Gramsie Road - Variance – Public Hearing Not Required Senior Planner Fransen stated Nancy Hedin and Tracy Roeder have requested a variance to construct an addition to the east elevation of an existing attached garage on the property located at 1784 Gramsie Road. The variance would decrease the required side yard setback for corner lots from the minimum requirement of 40 feet to 23.33 feet. 1784 Gramsie Road, the Subject