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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 5, 2000 4 nonconforming use which is not permitted by the zoning ordinance and based on current non-conformities which include the height of the tower exceeding the original submittal e and existing antennas which are illegally mounted on the tower. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, July 31,2000, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #00-29 - MNDOT - 5400 COUNTY ROAD I _ SITE PLAN REVIEW _ PUBLIC HEARING Acting Chair Rye opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Ms. Chaput explained that the applicant is requesting a site plan review of a proposed expansion and remodeling of the existing Minnesota Department of Transportation drivers testing facility, located at 5400 County Road 1. The applicant proposes: a 2,765 square foot addition to the east and south sides of the structure; remodeling the existing building with new windows, mechanical system, finishes, etc.; simplifying the auto access for checking into the facility; relocating the motorcycle test area to the block west of the current building; converting the motorcycle test area to the east of the building to a staff parking lot; adding a public parking lot on the block to the north of the building. The State of Minnesota agencies are not required by law to abide by City Ordinance; however, they are choosing to follow City Ordinances. e The zoning for this parcel is split into 1-2 and R-l. However, the majority of the parcel, especially that being affected by the expansion, is in the 1-2 District. The R-l surrounds a subdivided parcel ofIand. The evaluation of the proposed expansion will be conducted according to the standards outlined for the 1-2 zoning district. The current zoning does not match the future land use map in the Comprehensive Plan. However, the rezoning of these properties will have to be City initiated in the future and it is premature at this time to take such action, since there is no known time line as to when the property may be controlled by the City. Therefore, Staff does not recommend rezoning at this time. The applicant is proposing an addition of 2, 765 square feet onto the east and south sides of the existing drivers testing building, increasing the total footprint of the building to 6,500 square feet from 3,735 square feet. The added space will be office, lounge, written test/application areas, lobby, a client lounge and lavatories. The addition will be one story without a basement. The use of this property is a public use, permitted in the 1-2 by special use permit. This use and facility were permitted by Planning Case #70-09. e The minimum lot size for a property in the 1-2 zone is 24,000 square feet with a 100 foot width and 130 foot depth, all of which are met by this property. The setback requirements are as