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Ordinance 2008-012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ORDINANCE 2008-012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE B-3: SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Section 1320.09 is hereby amended, and Section 1325.05 Subd 8 is hereby amended, and all subsequent references to the phrase "B2 District" removed and the word "District" be reformatted to the plural, in the Arden Hills City Code to read as follows: 1320.09 Special Requirements for the B-3 Service Business District. The aesthetic and transportation impacts from new developments and redevelopments must be evaluated to help ensure the long-term viability and success of the B-3 District. Accomplishing the purpose of the B-3 District requires particular concern for the design of buildings, site features (such as landscaping, lighting, and signage), site layout, building materials, site design, and other related design elements. To that end, new development and redevelopment shall conform to the standards in this and related zoning requirements. In reviewing and approving land use applications, the City Council shall make the final determination on the compatibility and consistency with all provisions in this and related sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Subd. 1 Procedure. To further accomplish the stated purpose of the B3 District, the following procedures shall be used: A. Proposals for new construction, redevelopment of a site, and significant modifications to existing sites shall use the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. The PUD proposal shall identify any requested modifications from the applicable zoning requirements as well as the reasons why the modifications would be in the public interest and would be consistent with the purpose of the B-3 District. Modifications to these requirements maybe granted by the City without a variance through the PUD process. Conditional use permits may also be required for uses listed in Section 1320.05. B. Conditional Use Permits, Site Plans, and other development agreements that were approved for development sites before December 8, 2008, shall remain in effect but shall use the Planned Unit Development Process for future site amendments.