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. . . rn-~ rOi " flJi.' in, j i!\ bJ l,,! t;,' [f'~ 9 ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 7, 1999 Chair Erickson asked if the lot and landscape coverage percentages were based on actual proposals. Mr. Ringwald stated that they were based on both actual proposals and the Code, similar to other Neighborhood Business Districts currently in existence in other communities. He noted that these percentages do not include the parking lot. Commissioner Rye noted that some sites are not large enough for parking lots and suggested the discussions also include on-street parking. Mr. Ringwald stated that this issue would be discussed later when the site design aspects are reviewed. Chair Erickson asked if staff was looking for specific feed back from the Planning Commission on the list of specific uses. Mr. Ringwald stated that he was particularly interested in those uses the Planning Commission would not want to be permitted and those permitted only under special use permits, as well as any uses that may be added to the list. Chair Erickson suggested that the Planning Commission go through the list and indicate their feelings for the various uses and return the list to Mr. Ringwald. He noted that the draft goal statement indicates that the intent is to "provide a limited range of over-the-counter convenience retail and service uses to serve the daily and weekly needs of the adjacent residents." He stated that all of the listed uses do this, however, they also present certain challenges. Given the locations of some of the identified sites, some intense uses may benefit the neighborhood and may require special use limitations. Commissioner Rye asked what would happen if a developer proposed a use which was not on the list of permitted uses. Mr. Ringwald stated that it would be up to the Zoning Administrator to review the request and determine ifthe proposed use would fit within the zoning district. The Zoning Administrator then makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council to make the final determination on the appropriateness of the use. Commissioner Rye suggested including a description ofthis process in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Ringwald stated that this would not be necessary since this information is already in the City Code. Commissioner Nelson asked if the list of uses should be discussed at this time, rather than the Planning Commission turning the list into staff at a later date. Chair Erickson stated that he had hoped to get through the entire presentation, rather than focusing on one portion of it. Mr. Ringwald noted that there is no time limit in which to complete these discussions. The schedule, which was established, included a self-imposed time limit, which does not have to be adhered to. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the goal was to include as many uses as possible in the zoning district. Mr. Ringwald stated that this was not the goal. He indicated that the goal for the Planning Commission was to identifY which uses would be objectionable and which could and could not be rectified. He noted that the uses included in the list were found in other city Codes and he would not necessarily recommend all of them for the City of Arden Hills. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked what if the Planning Commission found uses that they felt should be added to the list. Mr. Ringwald stated that any additional uses identified by the Planning Commission could be added to the list.