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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 2, 2000 DRAFT 2 from the property line). The building was located in this location because of access to needed hookups and level ground. e The State of Minnesota agencies are not required by law to abide by City Ordinance; however, they are choosing to follow City Ordinances. The City has not had any previous applications requested or granted for this property. The City may determine that a time limitation for a permit for such a temporary building is necessary to assure that the applicant pursues a permanent solution to the situation that required a temporary building. The applicant expects the temporary structure will not be needed any longer than a two to five year period. Staff would recommend a 2-year time limit with the option to renew beyond that period ifthe new facility has not been constructed by that time. Accessory structures are required to be 10 feet from the rear property line. However, all structures are to be a minimum of 100 feet from an abutting residential zoning district in the 1-2 zoning distirct. The abutting zoning currently is R-l, single family residential. This, however, this is in conflict with the 1998 Comprehensive Plan update. Due to the conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, temporary nature of the building, and lack of residential homes in the area, staff recommends the 10-foot accessory structure setback to be sufficient. e The property is accessed from West County Road I using one entrance. The parking lot circulates in front of all the buildings. The campus includes existing classrooms, administration, gun range, and garages. There are 304 parking spaces for the campus. The parking is more than adequate to serve the existing and proposed temporary building. Currently they are using a portion of the parking area for a basketball and volleyball court. The property has a split zoning which requires a minimum of a 65 percent landscape lot area for the R-l zoning and 25 percent landscape lot area for the 1-2 zoning. The property consists ofa large wetland area on the west side of the lot. A site plan review has never been completed for this property; however, it does not appear that the temporary structure would decrease the landscape lot area. Staff recommends a site plan review and rezoning be completed prior to the permanent structure being constructed. Ms. Randall advised that staff recommends approval of Planning Case #00-08, Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Removal of the temporary structure within 2 years or renewal of permit if the new facility has not been constructed by that time. 2. Resolution to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning conflict for this site prior to the construction of the permanent structure. 3. Site Plan Review or Special Use Permit completed prior to construction of the permanent e structure. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the Monday, February 14,2000, regular meeting of the City Council.