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however, it is not anticipated that this project will impede traffic flow around the building since it is designed to be in line with the existing structure. D. Landscaping - No Specific Requirements The City does not have specific landscaping requirements for this type of addition; however, the City can require reasonable screening and landscaping through the conditional use permit amendment process. No existing landscaping will be impacted by the proposed smoking deck. E. Parking - No Expected Impact The proposed addition will not impact any existing parking stalls. 2. Additional Review The Building Official submitted his comments addressing this project plan (Attachment 3B- 2). Initially he expressed concerns over the design of the walls and that they do not meet the State requirements for the smoking ban. According to the Building Official, the walls must be at least 50 percent open; however, functionally two of the walls of this structure are the exterior walls of the existing building, thus full walls. The remaining two walls would need to be 100 percent open in order to meet the State requirements. In order to meet State requirements these walls would need to be removed entirely to make the structure 50 percent open. The Public Health Official with the Ramsey County Department of Public Health reviewed the initial plans submitted to the City from the applicant and concurs that they did not meet the State requirements of the Freedom to Breathe Act. In response to this determination, the applicant submitted revised plans that show two fully enclosed walls, one fully open wall (enclosed only with a screen and a fence), and one wall that is half open (Attachment 3B-l). In addition, a portion of the roof is proposed to be open, thus creating a structure that is fifty percent open. These plans have not yet been reviewed by the Public Health Official with Ramsey County, but will need to be approved prior to issuing a building permit. According to the Public Health Official, the State smoking ban would permit screens and fences on open walls. If this CUP Amendment is approved, the applicant will need to build a structure that meets the City's building code and fire code, as well as the State requirements for outdoor smoking areas per the Freedom to Breathe Act. 3. Conditional Use Permit Amendment/Site Plan Review Criteria - Section 1355.04 Snbd 3 City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfor December 5, 2007 \\Ahdocsl\AHlAHdata\PlanningIP/anning Cases\2007107-031 Blue Fox CUP Amendment (PENDING)\! 20507 - PC Report - Blue Fox CUP Amendment.doc Page 4 of 7