HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-026
To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting
cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 1
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-026
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY 3900 BETHEL DRIVE
WHEREAS, City Staff received a land use application for 3900 Bethel Drive (“Subject
Property”) for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Review on February 16, 2021;
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is located in the INST – Institutional Zoning District
and is guided as Public & Institutional in the Land Use plan;
WHEREAS, the Subject Property’s use as an educational institution was previously
approved under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan (“Planning Case No. 78-5”);
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit Amendment is required when a proposed use is not
identified within the existing Conditional Use Permit Master Plan;
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements to the football field and the practice field are not
included in the Conditional Use Permit Master Plan;
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit Amendment in order
to convert the existing grass football field into a synthetic turf stadium field with a new track
constructed around it and the existing grass practice field into a synthetic turf multi-purpose field;
WHEREAS, the Applicant is also proposing changes to the lighting around the two fields,
scoreboards, the spectator plazas, the perimeter fencing, and the grandstand and press box. Seating
capacity will remain as is;
WHEREAS, Subject Property meets the special district provisions for the INST District
to operate an education institution use;
WHEREAS, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Land Use Application Public
Policy Notification to notify all property owners within 1,000 feet of Subject Property when a
request for the Planning Commission is to occur related to a land use application that requires a
public hearing;
WHEREAS, the City’s obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning
Commission duly held a public hearing on April 7, 2021. All persons present at said meeting
were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements; and
To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting
cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 2
WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the Applicant’s request for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Review and, as such voted 6-0 in favor of the
recommending approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS:
Hereby adopts Resolution 2021-026 approving Planning Case 21-002 for a Conditional
Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Review at the Subject Property 3900 Bethel Drive to convert
the existing grass football field into a synthetic turf stadium field with a new track constructed
around it and the existing grass practice field into a synthetic turf multi-purpose field.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approves Planning Case 21-002 for a
Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Review the Subject Property 3900 Bethel Drive,
based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the April 26 and May 3, 2021 Reports to
the City Council, as amended by the following conditions:
1. All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit shall remain in full force and
effect.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, all items identified in the March 11, 2021
Engineering Division memo shall be addressed. All comments shall be adopted herein
by reference.
3. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by
the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by
the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
4. The proposed structures shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code.
5. A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the city’s Engineering Division
prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities. The Applicant
shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other agencies, including
but not limited to, MPCA, Rice Creek Watershed District, and Ramsey County prior to
the start of any site activities.
6. Heavy duty silt fence and adequate erosion control around the entire construction site
shall be required and maintained by the Developer during construction to ensure that
sediment and storm water does not leave the project site.
7. The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting the proposed on-site storm sewer
infrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and
all stormwater runoff, sediments and debris during all construction activities.
8. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a landscape financial security equal to 125%
of the cost of the landscaping to be installed on the site shall be submitted. The
Applicant must submit a detailed cost estimate for the landscaping so staff can
determine the final amount. Landscape financial security shall be held for two full
growing seasons.
9. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a landscaping letter of credit or escrow shall
be required.
10. The Applicant shall be required to provide photometric calculations for the lighting at
the property lines of all adjacent residential properties indicating the plan meets
ordinance requirements.
To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting
cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. 3
11. A separate permit shall be required for the scoreboard. The scoreboard must meet all
requirements of City Code Section 1250.05.
12. Prior to replacement of sound system, the Applicant will be required to submit new
sound system plans to the City Council for approval.
13. A Bethel employee shall control the lighting and sound system at the football field.
14. The use of the sound system and lights at the football field be capped at 10:00 PM,
except on nights that have a Bethel University sponsored events.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
THIS 3rd DAY OF MAY, 2021.
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Hanson, City Clerk