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C. Plannine: Case 08-031: Zonine: Code Amendment: Section 1325.04 - Public Hearine City Planner Beekman reported that the City of Arden Hills is requesting that the Commission consider approval of Ordinance 2008-014, to amend Section 1325.04, Subd. 1 and Subd. 2, to apply the term "drive-up windows" for clarifications purposes, as proposed in the November 5, 2008, Planning Case Report. She provided background and stated that the Staff recommends approval. City Planner Beekman stated that, if approved by the Planning Commission, this would go before the City Council at their December 8, 2008, meeting. Commissioner Zimmerman stated that in Ordinance No. 2008-14, Section 1325.04, Subd. 1, Item C, the word "unreasonable" should be changed to "unreasonab I y . " Discussion ensued. Commissioner Holewa inquired whether any of the fence screening regulations would apply to gas stations. City Planner Beekman stated that yes; gas stations are considered automobile service stations and would be required to meet the screening requirements on all property lines that are not adjacent to a right-of-way line. Commissioner Holewa stated a concern about a screen on gas stations and other businesses and inquired whether this is reasonable. He stated that he would not like to see fences by drive-up windows for banks. Commissioner Reiff suggested that they could use plantings in lieu of fencing. Vice-Chair Thompson opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m. There being no public input, Vice-Chair Thompson closed the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m. Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Stodola, to approve Ordinance 2008-014, to amend Section 1325.04, Subd. 1 and Subd. 2, to apply the term "drive-up windows" for clarifications purposes, as proposed in the December 3, 2008, Planning Case Report. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).