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„�AAQEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 3, 2008 PC Agenda Item 3.B TO: Planning Commission FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #: 08-030 B4 and I -Flex Procedure Amendments ATTACHMENTS: A — Map of the B4 and I -Flex Districts B — Section 1320.10 and 1320.12 — Red -Lined Version C — Ordinance 2008-013 Requested Action Consider Ordinance 2008-013 to amend Section 1320.10 and Section 1320.12 of the Zoning Code regarding Special Requirements for the B4 and I -Flex Districts. Backiround On October 27, 2008, the City Council adopted the "Guiding Plan for the B2 District.” Chapter 5 of that Plan included design guidelines for development and redevelopment in the B2 District. As a result of the adoption of this plan, Staff drafted Ordinance 2008-010, which adapted the design guidelines in the Guiding Plan and integrated them with existing design standards into the City's Zoning Code, adding significant detail as needed. On November 5, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Ordinance 2008-010. The City Council approved the B2 District design standards at their November 24, 2008, meeting. During the process of drafting and approving the B2 District design standards, Staff recognized that there was additional opportunity to improve the procedural review and intent of the B4, Retail Center District and the I -Flex District. Both districts are located adjacent to the B2 and B3 Districts (Attachment A), which are primarily commercial in nature, while the B4 and I -Flex Districts are primarily office and light industrial in nature. As part of the long-range vision for City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for December 3, 2008 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases 12008108-030 B4 and I -Flex Zoning Code Amendment (Pending) 1120308 -PC report - B4 and I -Flex Amendments.doc Page 1 of 3