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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 6, 1999 9 clustering. He asked if Staff will be looking into this issue further. Mr. Ringwald stated Staff would be. Commissioner Galatowitsch referred to the language in tlJe draft Ordinance which states "public or private educational facility principally serving persons age 17 or younger," and asked if this was included so as not to eliminate the Bethel College property. Mr. Ringwald stated tlJe language was included to prevent an adult use business being opened near High Schools or younger students. He indicated tlJe Ordinance is not attempting to protect adults from tlJese type of uses as adults are considered old enough to determine what is good or bad for themselves. Commissioner Duchenes suggested that Staff should look at the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to determine if any changes in the zoning would affect tlJe Ordinance. She asked if other areas could become zoned B-1 or B-4. Mr. Ringwald stated the place to keep an eye on would be the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) as it develops. Commissioner Duchenes referred to the Assembly of God Church in Shoreview and asked if they would have any standing to object to tlJe building of an adult establishment in the Dunlap Street area. Mr. Miller stated that he could not think of any basis which they would have. Commissioner Nelson asked how the City would treat rezonings affecting the B-1 or B-4 districts in ten to 20 years. Mr. Ringwald explained that this would be part of Staff's, the Planning Commission's, and the City Council's responsibility when considering rezoning. When reviewing a rezoning request and all of its uses, one of the things which is considered is what would be tlJe worst use that could occur within a particular zoning district. Acting Chair Rye stated that there was no specific action required by tlJe Planning Commission with regard to the draft Ordinance. Mr. Ringwald concurred and stated that Staffwill incorporate the Planning Commission's comments. The draft Ordinance will then be published in tlJe City's Official Newspaper so that a public hearing can be held on this issue at tlJe Wednesday, February 3, 1999, regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Acting Chair Rye summarized the questions Staff is being asked to review. 1. Clustering (whether tlJere are internal setbacks found between the individual uses and setback requirements from other uses). 2. The impact of a day care opening near an adult use establishment. 3. Is tlJe area proposed for adult use sufficient witlJ tlJe Bethel College area, without considering the TCAAP area, and would the amount ofland still be sufficient if the Bethel College area was not included. 4. Regulating the number of licenses and the cost oflicensing. s. Whether or not a mini-mall type area is acceptable. 6. Review tlJe definitions to ensure tlJey are consistent with Crystal's and St. Paul's Ordinances.