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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 5, 2000 7 Mr. O'Brien stated that MNDOT normally obtains approval from the State Building Code office, but has agreed that the City Building Inspector will have jurisdiction in this case. Acting Chair Rye asked for the status of the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Chaput stated it is almost completed, with the exception ofa Water Management Plan as per the Rice Creek Watershed District. Acting Chair Rye asked whether an amendment to the site plan would be necessary for screening ofthe facility. Ms. Chaput stated that the presumption is that the zoning restrictions would be triggered when future development occurs. Commissioner Baker stated the property in question fits well in 1-2 zoning, which is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a variety of business, commercial and industrial uses. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked, with regard to proposed parking spaces, whether handicapped parking will be adequate. Ms. Chaput stated that issue falls under the building code and will be addressed by the building inspector. Commissioner Duchenes moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch, to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-29, Site Plan Review, MNDOT, 5400 County Road I, conditioned on: I. The existing temporary structures must be removed from the site following completion of the proposed expansion; Rice Creek Watershed approval must be obtained following City Council approval; A building permit must be obtained prior to construction. 2. 3. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, July 31, 2000, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE # 00-11 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - PUBLIC HEARING Acting Chair Rye opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. Ms. Chaput explained that the City of Arden Hills requests that the Zoning Ordinance be revised according to previous discussions by the Planning Commission and staff. Ms. Chaput reviewed amendments to Section 11 (D), Definitions, with regard to Item I, pertaining to single family homes that are being used as student housing. The City has had a number of complaints on single family homes that have been converted into housing for numerous students attending the local colleges. The current code does not have any language in it to deter this type of activity. This can be changed by amending the definitions of Dwelling, Dwelling Unit and Family. Planner Chaput stated that ifhomes for numerous students were desirable, the Planning Commission should look at different zoning districts to accommodate them since that type of home is not typically permitted in single family zoning districts.