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Page 4 of 9 Section 1305.04, Zoning Code Definitions: 1) Expand definitions relevant to the Thrift Store use The existing definition of a thrift store use is included in the modified ordinance language with one operational characteristic removed. Receipt of used goods directly from the public at the business location is proposed for removal from the draft language as the receipt of goods is addressed in another part of the use definition. In addition to removing the first characteristic, staff has drafted additional definition verbiage for a Class I thrift store and a Class II thrift store. The drafted definitions establish size and location parameters to direct the development and operations for the two types of thrift store use. Staff drafted this language based on the City Council’s direction to distinguish store uses based on business operations, size, and proximity to other businesses. To prepare this language, staff reviewed neighboring community language for definitions related to Class I and Class II commercial uses and consulted with the consulting team working on the zoning code review and update. Finding few examples that matched the current development within the City, staff reviewed site plans for recent standalone and multi-tenant building developments within the City to align the drafted language with existing conditions. The drafted 7,000 square feet or 20 percent of a multi-tenant building are included in the definitions to establish a maximum business size for a Class I thrift store use that is compatible with commercial development in Arden Hills. The Planning Commission is being asked to review and discuss the drafted definitions. Proposed Language: Thrift store. A business for which the stock of goods is primarily used and may include the following operational characteristics: • Receipt of used items directly from the public at the business location. • Processing, conditioning, cleaning, or repair of used or returned items for resale. • Storage of used items on site for processing, resale, or disposal. • Receipt of goods through purchase, consignment, or donation. Class I: Above uses in a business located within a multi-tenant building which occupies less than 7,000 square feet or less than 20 percent of the building square footage in a multi-tenant building, whichever is lower. Class II: Above uses in a business located within a standalone building or located within a multi-tenant building which occupies greater than 7,000 square feet or greater than 20 percent of a multi-tenant building. Section 1320.05, Land Use Chart in the B-2, General Business District, B-3, Service Business Zoning District, B-4, Retail Center District, and I-FLEX Zoning Districts: 2) Land Use Chart within Section 1320.05 would be amended to include Thrift Store, Class I and Thrift Store, Class II: