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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, June 10, 1985 Page three Hansen asked how an annual review of the parking will resolve a parking inadequacy. Miller explained that the parking area would have to be expanded or the City could withdraw the Special Use Permit. Miller explained that the Ordinance provides for an alternative - shared parking - which might be pursued, should it become necessary. This joint parking will require a properly drawn legal instrument, executed by the parties involved, and filed with the City. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve a Special Use Permit for continued operation of the sports health clinic within the Arden Hills Club, subject to annual review to determine continued parking adequacy. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Case No. 84-5, Site Plan Revision - Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital, Dr. Richard Routhe Council was referred to Planning memo (5/23/85); Board of Appeals report (5/23/85), Planning Commission recommendations (minutes of 6/5/85). Miller explained that changes in the site plan are requested which alter the parking layout and setback of the parking. Miller indicated the proposed changes on transparencies of the previously approved plan, and the plan as proposed; noted that the area for walking animals is now proposed west of the building, enlarging the exercise area; noted that the number of parking spaces has been reduced by one space, but still meets the required number of spaces. Miller noted that a parking setback variance of 9' will be required from the Connelly Avenue right-of-way, as proposed (II' setback instead of required 20' setback); noted that also proposed is a 6' high fence at the II' setback. Miller reported that the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommend approval of the parking setback variance; Planning Commission recommends that the fence setback be at 20'. Dr. Routhe explained that the enlarged and relocated exercise area is more functional as proposed; area to the north is narrow and sloping, and will receive little or no sun, making it difficult to grow and maintain the needed grass area. Hicks asked what will be used in the winter if a grassed area is needed for exercising of the animals; asked if the area will be hard-surfaced at some later date. Routhe said there will be no need to hard-surface the area; proposes to use the most durable form of grass; feels the grass would be much more difficult to grow in the north, b~tween the fence and building. In discussion of the landscape changes proposed, Routhe said he has talked with Gerald Moore at St. Paul Book and Stationary; reported that S.P.B.& S. has a 10' wide strip abutting the animal hospital property which Routhe said he will sod in addition to the sod and shrubs proposed on the amended site plan. When asked what adjacent property owners feel about the 6' fence, Routhe said owners to the west and south have no objections. . The location of the trash container was queried. Routhe said the exact loca- tion has not been determined; it will be within the fenced exercise area, at a location most convenient for the pick-up contractor. Routhe said the exercise area is kept clean after each animal exercised; explained this is necessary to prevent contamination, from a medical standpoint; will also be done for aesthetic reasons; stated that animals will not be at large in the exercise area - all animals will be on leashes. Sather moved. seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the site plan revisions as recommended by the Planning Commission, approving the parking lot setback variance of 9 feet; fence to be at 20' setback along Connelly Avenue. Hicks moved to amend the motion to add, subject to landscape plan approval by the City Planner. Amendment was accepted by Sather and Hansen. Motion, as amended, carried unanimously. (5-0)