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. e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2000 11 different types of housing units were included in the category of Dwelling in the Ordinance Land Use Chart. Ms. Chaput stated that Section 5 (H) 5b of the Ordinance pertaining to buffer yards requires 30 feet in width adjacent to all residential uses, Ms, Chaput stated the amendments were scheduled for review by the Council at their December 11 meeting, prior to a pending case in February 2001. She added the Commission could take some time to review the issue, Commissioner Baker stated the Council had indicated a priority in getting this resolved, adding he would like to complete the NB District language amendments. Commissioner Sand stated that multiple family uses should not be limited, and the regulations should be as flexible as possible, Ms. Chaput stated that "outside the Neighborhood Business District" should be added where the ordinance refers to adjacent residential uses, Ms, Chaput stated she would review the amendments and insert additional language. She added she would bring the issue to the next Planning Commission meeting, She noted she would provide a definition for single family dwelling. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to table Planning Case #00-41, Zoning Ordinance Amendment Section 5 (E), Land Use Chart and (H) #3, Special Requirements for the Neighborhood Business District. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). NEW BUSINESS A. Appeal of Building Inspector's Decision to Deny Permit (Vaugban Tower) Ms, Chaput explained that Dave Scherbel, City Building Official, denied a building permit application for the construction of a new antenna tower at 1777 Gateway Boulevard. She added the decision is being appealed by Mr. Vaughan, the property owner at 1777 Gateway Boulevard. She noted that staff requests that the Commission review the information and make a recommendation to deny or approve the appeal. Chair Erickson asked whether there are any other buildings on the property besides the tower, the height of which seems clear, Mr, Scherbel stated there is an equipment structure which is 20' x 20'. Chair Erickson asked whether the current tower is operational. Mr. Scherbel confirmed this, adding there are questions as to the safety of the tower. He added that the building permit submitted for construction of a new tower could not be granted due to new zoning regulations, He noted the permit could not be granted based on the City ordinance as it is currently written, Mr. Scherbel stated that the existing tower can not be modified, and additional bracing will add weight and surface area to the tower which would compound the problem. He added that the owner is unwilling to reduce the height of the current tower because many of the tower's users require a certain height for their transmissions,