HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-020 AR EN HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-020
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT AT 1273 WEST COUNTY ROAD E
WHEREAS, City Staff received a complete land use application for a Site Plan Review
and a Zoning Code Amendment for the property located at 1273 West County Road E("Subject
Property"); and
WHEREAS,Flaherty's ("The Applicant") is proposing modifications to the existing
parking lot at the Flaherty's Arden Bowl. The modifications are to expand the existing outdoor
patio area and allow for a space for outdoor recreational games. The Applicant is also proposing
amendments to the language of Chapter 13—Zoning Code of the City Code to add a definition
for Commercial Recreation—Outdoor and allow it as an Accessory Use in the B-2 General
Business District; and
WHEREAS,the Subject Property is zoned B-2, General Business and is guided as
Community Mixed Use on the Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS,the proposed reorganization of parking has triggered the Site Plan Review
process for reconfiguration of the site layout; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Minnesota State Statute,the City must act on this request by
April 30, 2023 (60 days); and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Land Use Application Public
Policy Notification to notify all property owners within 1000 feet of Subject Property when a
request for the Planning Commission is to occur related to a land use application that does require
a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City's obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning
Commission duly held a public hearing on April 5,2023.All persons present at said meeting were
given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission considered the Applicant's request for a Site Plan
Review and a Zoning Code Amendment and,as such voted 7-0 in favor of recommending approval
with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS:
Herby adopts Resolution 2023-020 approving Planning Case 2023-007 for a Site Plan
Review for the property located at 1273 West County Road E and Zoning Code Amendments to
Section 1305.04-Definitions, Section 1320.05—Land Use Chart and Section 1325.02—Accessory
Uses to modify the existing parking lot to expand the existing outdoor patio area and allow for a
space for outdoor recreational games at the Flaherty's Arden Bowl.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approves Planning Case 23-007 for a
Site Plan Review at 1273 West County Road E, based on the findings of fact and the submitted
plans in the April 24, 2023 Report to the City Council, as amended by the following conditions:
l. That 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
Community Development Director, shall require review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
2. An administrative permit shall be obtained for the commercial recreation outdoor area.
3. Prior to commencement of patio expansion, the Applicant shall provide the City with the
final erosion control plans for review and approval by the Public Works Director/City
Engineer.
4. All retaining wall materials shall be complementary to the building materials and shall be
approved in writing by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit.
Retaining walls greater than four (4) feet in height shall be engineered and detailed
calculations shall be submitted to the City.
5. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other
agencies, including but not limited to, Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County
prior to the start of any site activities. Verification whether a permit is required or not shall
be provided to the City.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 24TH
DAY OF APRIL,2023.
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