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, ji !t.:' U'", 12 ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 7,1999 With regard to the Basics section ofthe draft zoning district, Chair Erickson stated that he felt . that the height requirement should stay the same and building size limited by design requirements and peaked roofs versus flat roofs. He expressed his belief that peaked roofs would be appropriate at all the sites. He stated that the bulk and density requirements would need additional testing ofthe sites to determine what floor to area ratio will work. The suggested ratio may be more acceptable to smaller sites than the larger ones. He indicated that the lot and landscape coverage requirements would be acceptable. Commissioner Rye asked if it would be more efficient to bring up each issue in the draft and allow comments from all the Planning Commission members prior to moving on to the next issue. Commissioner Sand suggested that each of the Planning Commission members use the chart in Exhibit A to indicate which category those uses should fall under. This chart could then be submitted to staff to inform them of what uses the Commission feels should be permitted, not permitted, or permitted under a special use. Staff could then develop a consensus from this information. With regard to the other issues within the draft, Commissioner Sand stated that he had not given specific thought to every item in order to express an opinion this evening on the entire draft. He stated that he would be willing to comment on each of staff s questions and send an E-mail or letter back to staff. Mr. Ringwald suggested that the Planning Commission mark up their copies of the staff report with comments and concerns and return these back to staff. The members of the Planning Commission agreed. e Commissioner Rye asked Mr. Ringwald ifhe had a copy ofthe draft on computer. Mr. Ringwald stated that he does. Mr. Ringwald asked if there should be a due date for the comments from the Planning Commission. Mr. Ringwald requested that the comments be returned to him by Friday, July 16,1999. Chair Erickson asked ifthe members of the audience were provided with a copy ofthe staff report and draft zoning district. Mr. Ringwald stated that they were not. Chair Erickson invited the members of the audience to address the Planning Commission on the discussions this evening. He noted that the initial goals for creating this zoning district were to help promote the appropriate development of the sites identified in the Comprehensive Plan and try to continue the unique character of Arden Hills. Commissioner Sand suggested that the members ofthe audience could call the City Hall to request a copy of the staff report. Mr. Ringwald stated that copies could be made this evening for the audience. Mr. Elwood CaldweU, 1451 Arden View Drive, asked what the current zoning is of the seven sites under consideration. Mr. Ringwald read through the zoning designation of the seven sites and the audience members were provided with a chart of this information. Commissioner Baker asked, since the Comprehensive Plan designates these sites as Neighborhood Business, would the Comprehensive Plan supersede over the zoning district once e the new zoning district is approved. Mr. Ringwald stated that this would be assuming that the City knew what the Neighborhood Business District was, however, the Comprehensive Plan does take precedence over the zoning district per State law.