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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 9, 2025 9 <br />Commissioner Burlingame inquired if Arden Hills was overly heavy when it comes to <br />procedures. <br />Mr. Zimmerman stated he believed this was the case, noting Arden Hills required more CUP’s <br />for uses which then also required extra public hearings and time. He reported this was what led <br />him to suggest some matters be addressed at a staff level. <br />Commissioner Burlingame indicated he could support streamlining minor changes if staff has a <br />clear criteria and checklist to follow. <br />Commissioner Jacobson asked where ADUs (accessory dwelling units) sit at this time. <br />Mr. Zimmerman reported he had received feedback from the Planning Commission that this <br />group supported exploring ADUs and this information was provided to the City Council. He <br />commented the decision from the City Council was to not include this as part of the zoning code <br />update, but rather to have this be a standalone matter that can be addressed in the future. <br />Chair Collins explained he supported the City further addressing environmental impact and <br />energy consumption issues within the Comp Plan. <br />Mr. Zimmerman reviewed the next steps for the zoning code ordinance update project noting <br />the comments from the Planning Commission would be brought to the City Council and he <br />would be working on creating a draft zoning code document. <br />REPORTS <br />A. Report from the City Council <br />Council Liaison Weber provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He <br />thanked the Commission for their robust discussion on the zoning code ordinance update. He <br />noted the City Council was still working through the use table that was previously reviewed by <br />the Planning Commission. He indicated the Council had approved the amended thrift store use <br />zoning language with an amendment to remove Class II thrift store uses from the B-3 zoning <br />district. He reported the Council was reviewing a chicken keeping ordinance that would be <br />coming to the Commission at a future meeting. <br />B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests <br />None. <br />ADJOURN <br />Chair Collins moved, seconded by Commissioner Lindau, to adjourn the July 9, 2025, <br />Planning Commission Meeting at 8:42 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).