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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 7, 2000 7 Commissioner Baker asked, if this administrative policy was approved and an agreement couldn't be reached at the stafflevel, would it be reviewed by the Commission? City Planner Chaput stated that the Commission could have this stipulation placed in the recommendation or she could bring all concerns to her supervisor, the City Manager for approval at the stafflevel. Chair Erickson asked if any leases were being held up at this time due to insignificant changes to the POD. Ms. Becker stated there was one lease that had been sent out and is awaiting approval Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Duchenes to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-17b, Planned Unit Development Amendment, for Welsh Properties, 1887 and 1987 Gateway Boulevard, to allow staff to approve administrative issues items 1,2 and 3, that items 4 and 5 be reviewed by staff for further clarification and that items 6 and 7 be removed at the applicants request as presented in the "administrative approval" section of the Staff report. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, June 26, 2000, City Council meeting, PLANNING CASE #00-11 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (DISCUSSION ONL Yl City Planner Chaput explained that a few months ago, staff brought forward information regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments, specifically focusing on variance procedures. Since that time, the previous Planner has made staff aware of other Zoning Ordinance issues that should be addressed. Many of these issues have been raised due to code enforcement and not being able to respond to resident complaints because it was not stated in the City Code, This list of proposed changes has been discussed and reviewed with the City's Building Inspector as well. City Planner Chaput noted a number of cities were contacted and their Zoning Ordinances were reviewed according to those concerns outlined by the previous Planner. City Planner Chaput stated she received information back from the cities of New Brighton, Shoreview, Plymouth, Orono, and Long Lake, City Planner Chaput explained the City has had a number of complaints on single family homes that have been converted into "dormitories" for students attending the local colleges. The current code does not have any language in it to deter this type of activity. She indicated this could be rectified by amending the definitions of dwelling, dwelling units, and family within the Ordinance. City Planner Chaput presented the draft ordinance language, noting deletions as being stricken and additions in capital letters. City Planner Chaput stated Staff recommends the Commission review of the proposed language and discuss the need for revisions or additions. This discussion will be brought back to the next Planning Commission meeting in July when a public hearing will be held. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked how the dormitory units within the City could be eliminated by a change within the Ordinance definition. City Planner Chaput stated by redefining the definition of a family, along with the parking and driveway restrictions, the Ordinance would limit the use of single family homes as dormitories, She explained that this type of housing is