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. e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 3, 1999 DRAFT Mr. Wahlberg noted that the three-season porch slopes back and his desire had been for the new roof to conform to this slope. Chair Erickson asked if the three-season porch has a shed roof. Mr. Wahlberg stated that it does. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker to recommend denial of Planning Case #98-30, Corner Side Yard Setback Variance (19 feet 9 inches proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an attached garage (storage space), based on the "Findings - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance (garage)" section of the Staff report dated February 3, 1999. Commissioner Sand noted the primary reasons for denial were that the original purpose was to regain lost storage space, the findings that the structure could be relocated elsewhere on the property in a code conforming location, and the absence of an undue hardship. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, February 22, 1999 City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #98-36 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - ADULT USE ORDINANCE- PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson confirmed that the Planning Case was announced in the January 25, 1999, publication of the Bulletin. The public hearing was opened at 8:07 p.m. Mr. Ringwald explained that the City of Arden Hills requests that the Planning Commission recommend approval of Ordinance #311 which would establish specific regulations for Sexually Oriented Businesses. The existing Ordinance had been found to be inadequate in relation to the pressures occurring in the Metropolitan area. Staffhad felt an update would be appropriate as the City matures and these types of businesses wish to locate in areas such as Arden Hills. The City cannot regulate these businesses from locating in the City however; these businesses must compete, as others do, for existing areas within the community. The City Council had directed StafIto conduct a study and forward the conclusions of that study to the Planning Commission for its consideration. The Staffhad concluded that study and presented it, along with other studies, maps, diagrams, case reports and Ordinances from other cities, to the Planning Commission for discussion at its January 6, 1999, regular meeting. The Ordinance, in Section 3.01, limits the location of adult uses to those parts of the B-1 and B-4 Zoning Districts that are greater than 1,000 feet from any residential Zoning District. The licensing section of the Ordinance only allows the issuance of one license per building or parcel and that no more than three licenses be issued at anyone time. At the January 6, 1999, regular meeting, the Planning Commission had nine topical areas that it requested be examined in further detail by the Staff prior to the consideration of this topic at the public hearing. These areas were: