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, e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 3, 1999 DRAFT 9 noted that houses of worship, which are social gathering places, were listed as special uses in the Land Use Chart. Ms. McMonigal noted that Offices were the only other permitted use listed in the Land Use Chart. She indicated that some downtown districts list all uses as special uses and that there were no requirements that there be any permitted uses. Chair Erickson asked what a Multiple Use Operation was referring to. Ms. McMonigal believed that this use may have been added with the Gateway District. Chair Erickson noted that there was a definition for Multiple Occupancy Building, not Multiple Use Operation. Ms. McMonigal stated that this use may be similar to a strip center. Chair Erickson suggested that this use be modified to Multiple Use Building, rather than Operation. Commissioner Baker asked if it would be possible for an applicant to include a use under the Multiple Use Operation category that would otherwise be prohibited. Ms. McMonigal stated that this may be possible since Multiple Use Operation had not been defined. She suggested that a definition for this use be added to the Ordinance. Commissioner Duchenes confirmed that it would be acceptable to allow Office and Retail uses Mthin one building. Ms. McMonigal stated that, ifthe uses were permitted, then the building would be considered a Multiple Use Operation. Commissioner Baker confirmed that a defmition for Multiple Use Operation would be added to the Ordinance. Ms. McMonigal concurred. Commissioner Baker noted that item 3, i, in the list of prohibited uses would allow the City to make a final determination of what uses would meet the intent of the Civic Center District. Ms. McMonigal agreed. Ms. McMonigal suggested that the Planning Commission discuss Commercial Recreation. Commissioner Galatowitsch confirmed that this use was listed as prohibited. Ms. McMonigal stated that this was correct. She noted, however, that the City may want to include some Commercial Recreation uses, such as a movie theater. If Commercial Recreation was listed as a special use, the City would have control over any proposed uses. Commissioner Baker noted that, with the restrictions in the Development Standards, the City would have the ability to control the scale of any recreational uses. Ms. Randall stated that a definition for Multiple Use Operation could be fOllild on page 2-14 of the Ordinance which covered the intent of this use. Ms. McMonigal noted that theaters and studios were listed as special uses. She indicated that she had first considered Commercial Recreation as larger outdoor recreation facilities; however, there are other uses that may fall under this category that may be acceptable. Commissioner Baker agreed and added that uses such as virtual arcades and bowling alleys may fit within this category. Chair Erickson confirmed that Commercial Recreation should be listed as a special use. Commissioner Baker concurred. Commissioner Nelson confirmed that Clubs and Lodges should also be listed as a special use. Chair Erickson concurred.