4B, Planning Case 09-018, 1901 Lake Valentine Road

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need for vans and their business has moved towards a greater demand for smaller buses instead. According to First Student there are currently 30 small buses and 125 large buses that are stored on site. First Student is not proposing to increase the number of vehicles that operate out of this facility at this time. The applicant has submitted a letter addressing the reason for the request. Also attached is an aerial photo and photographs of the site and the original CUP (Attachment C). Findings of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following fourteen findings of fact for the City Council's consideration General Findings: 1. The applicant is proposing to amend their CUP to state that the number of buses allowed to operate and park at this location is limited to 150 large buses and a maximum of 175 buses from September 1 through June 15 and a maximum of 150 buses during the remainder of the year. 2. The existing CUP states that the number of buses allowed to operate and park at this location is limited to 150 buses and 20 vans from September 1 through June 15 and 125 buses and 20 vans during the remainder of the year. 3. There are currently 30 small buses and 125 large buses parked at the bus terminal facility. 4. The bus terminal is a conditional use in the R-1 Zoning District 5. The bus terminal was originally approved through a CUP in Planning Case #93-015. 6. The property owner is working with Staff to bring the parking lot and landscaping into compliance with the original CUP. 7. The terms of the original CUP would continue to apply with the exception of Condition 4.7, which will be amended with approval of this planning case. On the Conditional Use Permit Amendment/Site Plan Review: 8. The requested amendment would not increase the number of vehicles operating out of this facility, therefore it is not anticipated that the amendment would have any impact on existing traffic and parking conditions; however, traffic and parking were concerns raised by residents in regards to this application. 9. Noise, air pollution, and odors have been concerns raised by residents in regards to this application. First Student is not requesting an increase in the total number of vehicles currently located on site; however diesel powered buses would produce more noise and odors than gas powered vans. 10. It is not anticipated that the proposed amendment would have any impact on any additional levels of permanent glare, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste. 11. The requested amendment will not alter drainage patterns. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for October 26, 2009 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases12009109-018 First Student CUP Amendment (PCApproved)110-26-09 -regular meeting - memo -First Student CUP Amendment.doc Page 2 of 4