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Page 8 of 9 Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to modify definitions for thrift store use, modify zoning districts for thrift store use, and modify performance standards for thrift store use in the Zoning Code. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code, Sections 1305.04 - Definitions, 1320.05 – Land Use Chart, and 1325.046 – Thrift Store Additional Conditional Use Permit Criteria of the City Code. 3. The proposed ordinance amendments will allow Thrift Store, Class I as a Permitted Use under the B-2 General Business, B-3 Service Business, B-4 Retail Center, and I-FLEX Zoning Districts. 4. The proposed ordinance amendments will allow Thrift Store, Class II as a Conditional Use under the B-2 General Business, B-3 Service Business, B-4 Retail Center and I- FLEX Zoning Districts. 5. The proposed ordinance amendments will establish criteria for all thrift stores to meet and criteria specific to Thrift Store, Class I and Thrift Store, Class II uses. 6. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. • Recommend Approval: Motion to recommend approval as written of Planning Case 25- 003 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to modify definitions for thrift store use, modify zoning districts for thrift store use, and modify performance standards for thrift store use, based on the findings of fact and as presented in the May 7, 2025 Report to the Planning Commission. • Recommend Approval with Amendments: Motion to recommend approval with amendments of Planning Case 25-003 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to modify definitions for thrift store use, modify zoning districts for thrift store use, and modify performance standards for thrift store use, based on the findings of fact and the May 7, 2025 Report to the Planning Commission with amendments: a specific reason should be included with all amendments. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial Planning Case 25-003 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to modify definitions for thrift store use, modify zoning districts for thrift store use, and modify performance