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. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JANUARY 6, 1999 10 .' 7. Zoning tlJe use versus dimensional setbacks for tlJe use. e 8. Opening tlJe financial books for review of those businesses which claim to not meet the threshold for an adult use establishment. 9. Providing leasing or ownership information in the license application. Acting Chair Rye suggested tlJat, if tlJe proposed land allowed for this use is found to be insufficient, Staff provide direction of what would be the next best place to consider. Mr. Ringwald asked the Commission that, if they had any specific areas in mind, tlJey provide this information to tlJe Staff. Commissioner Sand asked iftlJe term "commercial land", as used in some oftlJe cases includes tlJe B-1 through B-4 Zoning Districts. Mr. Ringwald stated it does. Commissioner Sand referred to the Alexander versus tlJe City of Minneapolis case in which tlJe Court upheld that 6.6% of the City's commercial land was sufficient. He indicated that, if including the BetlJel College area, the proposed land area would most likely exceed this percentage. Even if Bethel were excluded, tlJere may still be more than 6.6% oftlJe commercial land available within the B-4 Zoning District. Mr. Ringwald stated he will provide percentages witlJ and without BetlJel and with and without _ the TCAAP area. .. Commissioner Sand asked what the status is of the zoning of the TCAAP property. Mr. Ringwald stated that tlJe strip along I35W had been zoned Industrial-2, tlJe rest of the property had been zoned Residential. COrnnJissioner Sand confirmed tlJat, if someone bought a piece of land at the Arsenal, they could not open this sort of establishment at this time. Mr. Ringwald stated this would be correct since none of the TCAAP is zoned B-1 or B-4. Acting Chair Rye asked if the area south of Grey Fox Road would make sense for this use if the City were to need to provide more area. Mr. Ringwald suggested Staff take a look at the areas being proposed first before considering other areas. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Malone stated that tlJe Fox 29 Tower representatives are likely to come to the City with a real proposal. It appears as tlJough the City will have to deal witlJ this issue as tlJe tower may be allowed under a special use. Councilmember Malone stated that the month of December was quiet for the City Council. He noted the Council had a good taxation hearing with few residents in attendance. Councilmember Malone stated that tlJe City Council held a Worksession to discuss rubbish haulers. Some members of the Council feel the number of rubbish haulers should be limited witlJin certain neighborhoods. .