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. . . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 4,2002 2 Patricia Johnson, 2986 Meldew Drive, Roseville responded they would be charging for the music lessons to both members and non-members of the church. Chair Sand requested for future reference they may want to look at what uses were permitted for a house of worship. Commissioner Ricke asked if it was possible there would be requests for drama lessons, etc. for other buildings. Mr. Parrish replied that was why they limited it to music lessons and did not open this up to general issues. He stated it was a balancing act to decide what was an accessory use and what was not. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Lemberg, to approve Planning Case #02-24, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1700 Highway 96, Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING CASE #02-20 - AARON S. NELSON, 3475 SIEMS COURT, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Staff reviewed their report dated August 27, 2002. Staff recommended approval of the proposed Master and Final Planned Unit Development amendment with conditions as outlined in their report. Steve Nelson, speaking on behalf of his son, Aaron Nelson, stated with respect to the building materials, the architect felt that stucco would be more residential in nature where brick would not be. He indicated a lot of the changes were as a result of prospective tenant requests. He stated they wanted to make this more flexible for tenants. With respect to on-street parking, he understood the concerns noted and suggested putting two parking spaces to the east of the building. He stated there would be sufficient room to put two on-street parking sites there. With respect to coniferous trees, he stated they had looked at that initially, but because of the high water, it was recommended they not use those types of trees. In addition, if they had a fence there, there would be less screening at the top. He noted a large pine tree would also almost be in the parking lot. He stated they would not assume any problems with drainage issues if this were done. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what was the rationale for wanting on-street parking. Mr. Nelson replied they did not know the exact needs ofthe tenants and they had checked with the property across the street to see if they could lease excess parking spaces from them. He stated that business did not have an issue with leasing their parking lot. However, when he contacted the City of New Brighton the City had concerns about leasing of the parking lot and recommended against it. He the only option they had at this time was additional on-street parking. Chair Sand asked if the overall height of the building would be less. Mr. Nelson replied it would go down two feet.