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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 28, 2025 6 City Council with approval from the Architectural and Environmental Committee of the Hunters Park Homeowners Association. The proposed addition was constructed before the Applicant became the owner of the Subject Property. City Administrator Jagoe reviewed the site data and plan evaluation in further detail with the Council. Staff requested the Council determine if a variance request for flexibility on the structure coverage should be approved. The submitted survey shows the location of the proposed addition. The evaluation of the proposal should be based on the District Provisions in Section 1320 and the Requirements for a Variance in Section 1355.04, Subd. 4. In addition, a Conditional Use Permit is required for Class 11 Accessory Home Occupations. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts as an accessory use, but it becomes a Class 11 Home Occupation when there are patrons visiting the premises. City Code Section 1355.04 Subd. 3 of the Arden Hills Zoning Code lists the criteria for evaluating a Conditional Use Permit. The City Council should consider the effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and occupants of the surrounding land and the community, in general, including but not limited to the following factors: 1. Existing and anticipated traffic and parking conditions; 2. Noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics; 3. Drainage; 4. Population density; 5. Visual and land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land; 6. Adjoining land values; 7. Park dedications where applicable; 8. Orderly development of the neighborhood and the City within the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. City Administrator Jagoe reviewed the plan evaluation in further detail with the Council and requested the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Monson asked if home occupation requirements was being reviewed by the City's consultants. City Administrator Jagoe stated this has not been addressed, but staff could pass along feedback to the consultant to see if there are any review comments as part of their analysis. Councilmember Monson supported the City not having to review CUP's for in-home piano lesson businesses. She explained she would be supporting both the variance and the CUP. Councilmember Holden indicated she supported the City having some regulations in place when it comes to home occupations and suggested the allowed uses be listed within City Code. Councilmember Weber stated he agreed with both points of view and recommended the Council further discuss which uses are allowed and which are not for home occupations at a future worksession meeting. He commented on the number of people who spoke on behalf of the applicant at the Planning Commission meeting and noted he would be supporting the proposed requests.