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the RCWD will not impact the overall design of the proposal. RCWD only evaluates the stormwater management system and does not typically comment on variance requests. Findinl!s of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed parking expansion meets the requirements of the Zoning Code and if it would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the commnnity as a whole. The variance criteria must also be addressed. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: Generall'indings: I. Celestica's use of the property is a conforming use in the Gateway Business Zone. 2. There are currently 408 parking spaces on the property. 3. Based on the number of employees, the Zoning Code would require 450 parking spaces on the property. The property is currently not conforming to the parking regulations in the Zoning Code. 4. The applicant is proposing to add 74 parking spaces for a total of 482 parking spaces, which would bring the property into conformance with the Zoning Code in terms of parking requirements. 5. The proposed parking expansion would encroach 11.28 feet into the required 20 foot side yard parking lot setback thereby reducing the setback to 8.72 feet. 6. The proposed parking expansion would decrease the landscaped area on the lot from 38 percent to 34.5 percent, which is .5 percentage points below the 35 percent minimum landscaping area requirement. 7. The two new proposed lighting poles will match the existing light poles, and the light source will be hooded as required by the Zoning Code. On the Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria: 8. The parking expansion will not impact traffic conditions; however, it will reduce parking congestion on the site and likely eliminate the need for off-site parking. 9. The expanded parking will not produce any permanent increase in noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or other nuisance characteristics. 10. The expanded parking will have a positive impact on the property's drainage and stormwater management. The revamped stormwater ponds will accommodate the existing and proposed parking areas as well as correct a previous faulty installation. The Rice Creek Watershed District has issued a conditional approval to the stormwater plan. 11. The expanded parking will not change the population density ofthe property. The expanded parking is for existing employees. 12. It is unlikely that the expanded parking will negatively impact the character of the neighborhood; be incompatible with adjacent land uses and structures; or will negatively City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 6, 2007 \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases\2007\07-0JO Celestica CUP Amendment (PENDING) \060607 - PC Report - Celestica CUP & Variance.doc Page 10 ofl3