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Home My WebLink About03-04-15-WSAPPROVAL OF THE AGENDA UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 2015 Work Plan Review PC MEMO.PDF, DRAFT 2015 WORK PLAN.PDF COMMISSION/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Chair: Roberta Thompson Commissioners: Brent Bartel Angela Hames Andy Holewa Phillip Neururer Clayton Zimmerman Steven Jones Council Liaison: Fran Holmes Planning Commission March 4, 2015 Immediately following the Regular Planning Commission Meeting City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. Work Session Agenda CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 2.A. Ryan Streff, City Planner Documents: 3. Prepared By City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session Meeting for March 4, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Commission\Work Plan\2015 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM DATE: March 4, 2015 PC Work Session Item 2.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: 2015 Work Plan and Project Priorities Discussion Requested Action Review the Draft 2015 Work Plan and provide input. Background The City Council will be asking the Planning Commission to join them for a joint work session on March 16th to discuss the work plan for 2015. To assist in that discussion, staff would like the Planning Commission to provide input on topics that might be addressed at this meeting. While the Council will make the final determination as to the goals and priorities for the coming year, it will be useful for them to have input from the Planning Commission. Discussion 2015 Work Plan The Planning Commission differs from the City’s other committees and commissions in that the purpose and scope of the Commission’s work is largely determined by State Statute. The majority of the Planning Commission work plan is dedicated to continuing the work of evaluating and providing recommendations on land use applications, zoning code amendments, and other planning related items that come before the City. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Work Session Meeting for March 4, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Commission\Work Plan\2015 Page 2 of 2 Planning Commission and City Council Training Opportunities The League of MN Cities offers an e-learning land use series as part of their loss control program. All of the Planning Commissioners and Councilmembers were signed up to participate. To date there are still some that have not completed the course. The League, which provides liability insurance to Arden Hills, has found that cities that have Commissioners and Councilmembers who are educated about land use law and make sound rulings are less likely to be sued, or to lose lawsuits when they are filed. The website-based training is designed to make land use decisions less confusing, and will help cities avoid expensive land use claims and lawsuits. If you have not taken the online course please do so at your early convenience. Government Training Services (GTS) also offers land use planning courses. Additional information regarding dates and locations for that series will be emailed out to the City Council and Planning Commission as they are made available by GTS. These courses are designed for Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners, and are typically offered in full and half day sessions throughout the Twin Cities. The courses are very well done and provide a wealth of information regarding land use fundamentals. Planning Commissioners are required to participate in at least one of the GTS courses during their term in order to be appointed to a subsequent term. Joint Work Session The joint work session to discuss the draft 2015 Work Plan with the City Council will be held at 5:00 on March 16, 2015 at City Hall. Requested Action Review the draft 2015 Work Plan and provide input. Attachments A. Draft 2015 Work Plan Planning Commission 2015 Work Plan City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 ▪ Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651.634.5120 ▪ Fax 651.634.5137 www.cityofardenhills.org Notes • March 4, 2015 – Planning Commission Work Session Meeting • March 16, 2015 – Joint City Council/Planning Commission 2015 Planning Goals Work Tasks Schedule TCAAP Development • Final Review of TRC • Comprehensive Plan Amendment • Park Dedication Ordinance • Fee Study January-July New Member Recruitment • Newsletter article • Website advertisement • Word of mouth recruiting • Additional Alternate Position Yearlong Continue to Review and Make Recommendations on Land Use Applications • Meet monthly to review and hold public hearings • Review staff reports and recommendations Yearlong Zoning Ordinance Update • Review and make recommendations on periodic zoning code amendments • Continue ordinance updates as time allows Yearlong Design Standards • I-1 & I-Flex Districts Design Standards June-November Review Sign Code • Review and update Sign Code June-December Exterior Lighting • Design Standards/Regulations • Decorative/Accents Lights • Research/Amend Zoning Code July-September Illustration Guide • Create an Illustration guide for the B-2 & B-3 Design Standards September-December Window Coverage • Clarify Transparent vs. Non-transparent Coverage October-December Retail/Resale • Update table of uses & definitions August-November Training • Complete the League of Minnesota Cities online land use learning course • Attend a GTS land use planning course as available Yearlong