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DRAFT 10 ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 3,1999 , With regard to the HotellMotel category, Chair Erickson stated that he did not view this as negative a use. Ms. McMonigal stated it would be unlikely at this point that a hotel or motel would be proposed for this District; however, in the future it may be an appropriate use. e Commissioner Duchenes stated that she was not sure a hotel or motel would be a compatible use, if the intent of the Civic Center District was for use by the local residents. However, ifthe City hoped to attract more businesses in the District, a hotel or motel may be needed. Ms. McMonigal noted that there may be a commercial area along Highway 10 where a hotel or motel may be appropriate. She noted that, if a hotel or motel was proposed that the City felt was appropriate, the Ordinance could be changed. Commissioner Sand confirmed that the HotellMotel use would remain non-permitted. Commissioner Baker concurred. Commissioner Sand noted that Arden Hills currently has a vibrant motel with a restaurant and he was not sure that this sort of use should be prohibited. Chair Erickson stated that, if this sort of use added to the viability of a downtown, it may be acceptable. His only concern would be for the scale of this sort of use; however, it would have to be constructed according to the development standards. Commissioner Baker suggested that a hotel or motel be required to offer a certain level of food service. Ms. McMonigal agreed that this would encourage use of a hotel by local residents. Commissioner Baker noted that hotels are often used for functions such as wedding receptions, which would add vitality to the District on weekends. If a hotel or motel was to be linked to a restaurant, Chair Erickson asked if an additional category - should be established. Commissioner Galatowitsch suggested that a hotel with a restaurant could ..- fall under the Multiple Use Operation category. Commissioner Baker noted that the Planning Commission had previously discussed the difference between a bar and a restaurant that serve liquor. He felt that a hotel or motel, Vvith or without food service, could be defined in a similar fashion. Ms. McMonigal suggested that hotels and motels remain listed as non-permitted uses with the llilderstanding that the Zoning Ordinance could be changed in the future. Commissioner Sand expressed concern that the south side of Highway 96 was a residential neighborhood and the Civic Center District Vvill impact this neighborhood. He felt that limiting the uses within the District to day time uses would have less of an impact on the neighborhood. A hotel or motel with a restaurant would most likely generate night time traffic which could be problematic to the residential neighborhood. Commissioner GalatoVvitsch did not feel that this would be a concern since Highway 96 is a busy roadway. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked ifbars within restaurants would be allowed in the Civic Center District. Ms. McMonigal stated that the City would have to issue liquor licenses. Chair Erickson asked how restaurants with bars had been dealt with in the Neighborhood Business District. Ms. Randall stated that the special requirements section of the Neighborhood Business District Ordinance addressed the percentage of alcohol that could not be served. Chair Erickson felt that the Civic Center District would handle this issue in a similar marmer. e Commissioner Nelson stated that it would be easier to list hotels and motels as a special use now and, as requests for this sort of use are submitted, definitions could be established as needs change in the future. The Plarming Commission concurred.