Item 4D, CUP for Ballfield at 1900 Lake Valentine Road

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This application was presented and tabled at the April 2, 2008, Planning Commission meeting so that the applicant would have the opportunity to meet with and address the concerns of adjacent property owners expressed during the public hearing. School staff then met twice with neighbors and worked out a number of conditions that would address their concerns. These were presented at the May 7, 2008 meeting. During the public hearing residents spoke in support of the proposed conditions and overall proj ect. Findinl!s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the foIIowing sixteen findings offact for the City Council's consideration General Findings: I. The applicant is proposing to construct a baseball field, two dugouts, and related fencing. 2. Mounds View High School operates under a Conditional Use Permit in the R.l Zoning District. 3. The proposed baseball field was not included on the Master Plan approved in Planning Case 84-001. A CUP amendment is required to include the proposed baseball field. 4. Athletic fields are permitted under the original CUP for Mounds View High School. 5. The proposed dugout structures wiII not exceed the lot coverage limits for the property. 6. The proposed baIl field and dugout structures meet all setback requirements. 7. The applicant is not proposing to remove any vegetation from the site. 8. The proposed fence exceeds the six foot height regulation in the zoning code. 9. The use ofthe site as a school is an unusual circumstance in the R-l District. 10. The proposed fence height is required to maintain safety. On the Conditional Use Permit Amendment: 11. The proposed proj ect may impact traffic or parking conditions in the adj acent neighborhood; however, this is anticipated to be minimal since no change in the school population is expected and games would take place during off hours. 12. The proposed proj ect will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, dust, smoke, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste. Temporary noise and dust may be created during construction. 13. The project will not impact storm water runoff since impervious surface is not significantly increased and no grading is taking place. 14. The proposed project is not expected to have any impacts on school population or density. 15. The park dedication fee is not applicable to this application. 16. The proposed project does not conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan or the intent of the Zoning Code. City of Arden Hills City Council Meetingfor May 27,2008 \\Metro~inet.us\ardenhills\PlanninglPlanning Cases\2008\08~Oll MVHS CUP Amendment (PC Approved) \052708 - CC Report - MVHS CUP Amendment.doc Page 2 of 4