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The netting system would be a removable netting panel that would run behind home plate and along the length of the first base line. The netting panel would be affixed to 50 foot tall steel poles that would be permanently affixed in the ground. The netting panel would be extended only during games. The applicant has submitted a letter outlining the project and the scope of work, photographs of the proposed bleachers and netting system, and technical data sheet on the proposed bleachers. Additionally they have submitted a site plan indicating the location of the bleachers (Attachment C). Findin�s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following seventeen findings of fact for the City Council's consideration General Findings: 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a single stand of bleachers behind home plate adjacent to the baseball field located on the property. 2. The applicant is proposing to install a foul ball netting system that would be 50 feet in height and run behind home plate and along the length of the first base line. 3. Mounds View High School operates under a Conditional Use Permit in the R-1 Zoning District. 4. The proposed bleachers and netting were not included on the Master Plan approved in Planning Case 84-001. A CUP amendment is required to include the bleachers and netting system. 5. Athletic fields and accessory equipment is permitted under the original CUP for Mounds View High School. 6. The proposed application will not exceed the lot coverage limits for the property. 7. The proposed application meets all setback requirements. 8. The applicant is not proposing to remove any vegetation from the site. 9. The netting system exceeds the six foot height limitation for fences. 10. The purpose of the netting system is to improve the livability and security of adjacent properties. 1 l. The need for the netting system is driven by an unusual circumstance of having a high school campus and related athletic fields adjacent to residential properties. On the Conditional Use Permit Ajnendment: 12. The proposed project is not expected to have any significant impact on traffic or parking conditions since no change in the school population is expected and games would take place during off hours. 13. The proposed project will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for Februury 22, 2010 \�Nletro-inet.us�urdenhills�Planning�Plunning Cases�2009�09-016 MVHS CUP Amendment and Site Plun Review (PC Ap�roved)\02-22-10 - Regular Meeting - Memo - MVfIS CUP Amendrrtent.doc Page 2 of 4