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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 4, 2000 8 Ms. Chaput apologized for cxcluding the Cable Commission's right of way ordinance, adding shc would contact the Commission for further information. Commissioner Sand stated that Cora Wilson at the Cable Commission, or Joe Lynch, would have additional information. . Commissioner Sand suggested that the workplan might be printed in summary fashion in the City newslettcr so that rcsidents will be aware that these issues are being reviewed. He added that one of the comments received by rcsidents with regard to the street rcconstruction project was that they were not aware of the project plans and timelines. Acting Chair Nelson asked whether Ms. Chaput had any recommendations for time lines and priorities. Ms. Chaput stated that rezoning ofthe ncighborhood business district has been left unaddressed for too long and she would wish to review it as a priority. Commissioncr Sand asked whether the district should be rezoned to match the ordinance, or to consider rezoning to be consistent with development as it occurs. Ms. Chaput stated that rezoning of other properties will rcquire further discussion. Ms. Chaput stated that shc would wish to address zoning ordinance anlendments as a second priority. She added that this project includes a full review of the anteuna ordinance. Acting Chair Nelson askcd whether the zoning ordinance amendments could be reviewed in December. Commissioner Baker asked, with regard to the lakeshore setbacks under "zoning ordinance amendments", whether the City's zoning code is more permissive than DNR regulations, and whethcr the code would be enforced Citywide. He noted that there would be opposition to a . more restrictivc changc. Ms. Chaput stated she would look into the issue and see ifit is worthy of review. Ms. Chaput stated that the housing maintenance code and sign ordinance are priorities which will take a few months to review. She added that the City's sign ordinance does not allow banners in the right of way, and this will need to be reviewed before the City's 50th anniversary celebration. She noted this could be addressed in January. Ms. Chaput stated that the codification review and housing maintenance issues could be reviewed before January. She added that lakeshore setbacks could be reviewed at the end of the year. Ms. Chaput asked whether thc "Administration and Procedures" section ofthe zoning ordinance amendments should be considered an urgent priority. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she would wish to review that issue soon. Commissioner Baker asked whether recent planning cases required that an appropriate policy be established as soon as possible. Ms. Chaput stated that she is not familiar with cases from this past year, adding that not many cases are presented at this time of year. Commissioner Duchenes suggested the issue could be rcviewed in the spring. Commissioner Sand requested that Ms. Chaput issue a new workplan including the timelines as discussed. Ms. Chaput agreed. .