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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 1,2000 DRAFT 16 Commissioner Sand noted that some garages are getting very large. Ms. Randall stated there is A only a restriction on detached garages but once it is attached, there is no restriction on the size. ., Chair Erickson asked staff to conduct as much research with other cities (similar to Arden Hills) as is reasonable, research the history of the Zoning Ordinance and how many times it has changed, and what those changes have been. Ms. Randall commented on the older houses that were set at 20 feet for the comer side setback. She stated many have been found to actually be at 19.5 feet due to survey inaccuracies. Ms. Randall recommended that also be taken into consideration when determining the minimum setback distances. Commissioner Nelson asked staff to also research the six foot number in Section VI, C, 2, a, (1). Commissioner Sand noted that the Planning Commission hears from applicants who are trying to abide by the City's requirements and stated his support for enforcement of existing nonconforming properties. He commented on the dumpster screening at Arden Plaza that blocks traffic visibility and is a safety hazard. Ms. Randall stated she will check to see if that is covered under the business regulations. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Grant reported on the Council's action on the Bethel College special use permit amendment and site plan approval for recreational areas which was approved with some changes from the original Planning Commission recommendation. He advised of the modifications made and rationale for each. e Commissioner Sand asked if Bethel College will go ahead with the project with these added conditions. Councilmember Grant stated they need to raise $1.8 million and he expects they will move forward with the project this summer. Ms. Randall stated that was her impression as well. Chair Erickson asked, if given the course this proposal has taken, the College will allow use of their fields by another organization. Councilmember Grant stated initially there was a joint use option raised but that went by the wayside prior to his being on the Council. He stated he has the sense from Bethel's presentation that there may be some use by the City but no fIrm commitment or formal agreement has been reached. Councilmember Grant stated three other cases were approved by the Council including the State of Minnesota special use permit to allow for the installation of a temporary materials training laboratory building, the Howard Bloom comer side yard variance, and the site plan review for Tony Schmidt Park. He reported the Council met for a work session with the Planning Commission to discuss TCAAP and the intersection of Highways 10 and 96 and how to maintain access points He stated the options put forth are still under review by BRW. Ms. Randall noted that roadway considerations usually do not come before the Planning Commission. Councilmember Grant advised of the number of houses impacted with each proposal. All three proposals have Highway 96 as an underpass arrangement. ~