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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 28, 2025 2 uses to consider, as well as those uses for discussion of transitioning to Permitted with Standards. The consultants are not proposing to remove Conditional Uses altogether, but this would allow the City to apply the same conditions and would remove some barriers to development(i.e. application review time and expense). o Permitted Use has few additional standards beyond the usual lot and site requirements such as lot size, yard setbacks, height, impervious coverage, etc. A Conditional Use requires a public hearing to ensure that any potential impacts to surrounding properties are mitigated through conditions that are tailored to the specific use and circumstances. o Permitted with Standards do not require a public hearing but do have additional performance requirements listed in code that must be evaluated by Planning staff to ensure they are being met before a proposed project may apply for a building permit. • Development Standards - HKGi reviewed existing ordinance language and discussed with the Planning Commission several other development standards for parking, signage, landscaping, exterior storage, and outdoor lighting which are summarized in their memo to the City Council. In July, HKGi will have a third Work Session with the Planning Commission focused on use specific standards, the subdivision code, and various procedures for land use applications. Mayor Grant reviewed Attachment C with the Council and asked for comments or questions. Councilmember Holden stated she did not understand why townhouses was struck from R-1 when cottage courtyard houses was the same thing. Councilmember Weber agreed. Mayor Grant agreed and recommended cottage courtyard be struck from R-1. Councilmember Holden stated she did not believe manufactured home parks should be on the R- 1 or R-2 zoning districts. The Council was in agreement. Councilmember Weber questioned how a manufactured home park was defined in City Code. City Administrator Jagoe stated she would have to follow up with HKGi on this matter. Further discussion ensued regarding the new permitted with standards process. Councilmember Weber asked how townhomes are defined within City Code. City Administrator Jagoe commented on how a townhome was defined within City Code and discussed how townhomes were different than a duplex. It was noted townhomes differed from other single family homes because they were part of an HOA. Mayor Grant asked if a twin house was the same as a townhouse. He was of the opinion a townhouse did not belong in the R-1 zoning district.