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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 14, 2000 3 B. Planning Cases 1. Case #00-11, City of Arden Hills, Ordinance Amendment Ms, Chaput explained that in response to resident complaints, staff has identified some portions of the Zoning Ordinance that require revision in order to properly address complaints. The revisions arc a result of researching other cities' ordinances as well as staff and Planning Commission discussions, Ms. Chaput stated that the recommendations of the Planning Commission canle before the City Council on July 31, 2000. At that time, the City Council tabled discussion of the amendments. Since that time, the City's planning consultant had been consultcd on the definition of "family" as it is used in other cities and some additional recommendations were made. Ms, Chaput reviewed amendments to Section II (D), Definitions, with regard to Item I, pertaining to single family homes that are being used as student housing, Ms, Chaput also stated that Councilmembers bave been presented with a handout, outlining the definitions used for "family" by the Universal Building Code, the City of Roseville and the City of Shoreview, all of which are similar to what is being proposed, The City has had a number of complaints on single family homes that have been converted into housing for numerous students attending the local colleges. The current code does not have any language in it to deter this type of activity, essentially allowing multifamily dwellings in single- family zoning districts. Following discussions with the City's planning consultant, it was also recommended that the definition of "household" be amcnded since it did not match the other definition amendments being proposed. Some additional language has also been added to the definition of "family" in order to address state law regarding group homes, as recommended by the City's plalllling consultant. Councilmember Aplikowski askcd how the amendment would affect the status of group homes. Ms, Chaput stated that there is a definition for a group facility in a residential setting, adding that this falls under State law and as such would be subject to State regulations. Shannon Johnson, 1902 Noble Road, stated shc livcs next to a home which is rented to students, She added there are currently eleven students living in the home which, in her opinion, is excessive, She expressed concern that the garbage at the home might attract dogs and raccoons, Ms. Johnson stated that every student has a vehicle, and there are nine to twclve cars parked in tbe driveway every morning, Shc added that when the students have friends over, there are cars parked up and down the street. She expressed frustration over the number of vehicles in the driveway, She noted that the students are friendly and quiet. Ms, Johnson stated that parking is the main issue, adding that if the City limits the number of people living in a borne, that would solve the problem.