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<br />Draft Meeting Minutes - April 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting <br /> <br />PLANNING CASE # 08-013 - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT; CITY OF ARDEN <br />HILLS; LANDSCAPE REOUlREMENTS- PUBLIC HEARING <br /> <br />Ms. Beekman requested the consideration of a proposal to amend Section <br />1325.05, Design Standards, and Section 1320, District Provisions, of the Zoning <br />Code regarding the City's landscaping requirements. She then provided <br />background information and said Staff is recommending approval of the proposed <br />amendments to Section 1325.05 and Section 1320 of the City's Zoning Code, <br />regarding landscaping requirements. <br /> <br />Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette inquired about the plantings along the right of way. <br />Ms. Beekman stated that the current code prohibits anyone from planting in the <br />right of way. She stated that landscaping can be up to the right of way. <br /> <br />Commissioner Stodola inquired if the language used suggests that the plantings <br />are encouraged along the right of way. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated that the wording in the ordinance might be different from the <br />presentation. Ms. Beekman stated that it is the same language. <br /> <br />Chair Larson inquired whether there is sufficient wording in the rest of the code to <br />explain where the planting can be. Ms. Beekman stated that there are other places <br />in the code that prohibit plantings in the right of way. She stated that through the <br />review processes of landscape plans plantings wouldn't be allowed in the right of <br />way including when the plants are at full growth. <br /> <br />Commissioner Modesette stated that she doesn't think the wording would need to <br />be changed and that it is an ordinance that will evolve in the future. She stated the <br />City could discuss planting shrubs and bushes in easements. <br /> <br />Ms. Beekman stated that her understanding is that the City doesn't prohibit <br />landscaping, decorative items, and fences from being placed in the easements. <br />She stated that the City doesn't encourage this and the items would need to be <br />moved if there was a need for maintenance. She stated the homeowners would be <br />responsible for the cost of replacing them. <br /> <br />Chair Larson inquired if planting in easements is prohibited. Ms. Beekman stated <br />that the current code does not prohibit this. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa stated that he would like the language about on-site <br />ponding to be stronger language. He stated that he would like all water that is on <br />a property to remain on that property and not fall onto the streets. Ms. Beekman <br />