Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the proposed code amendment and recommend action to the City Council on DRAFT Ordinance 477.

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1 DATE: August 25, 2015 TO: FROM: Planning Commission Nolan Wall, AICP Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case Proposed Code Amendment Trade Schools BACKGROUND Staff originally brought forward the proposed code amendment concerning the trade school definition at the May 26 meeting. Action on the case was tabled with the public hearing remaining open; an updated notice was re-published in the August 10 edition of the South-West Review. The original staff report and background materials are attached for additional background and analysis. BUDGET IMPACT N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the proposed code amendment and recommend action to the City Council on DRAFT Ordinance 477. This matter requires a simple majority vote.

2 DATE: May 26, 2015 TO: FROM: Planning Commission Nolan Wall, AICP Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case Proposed Code Amendments Trade School Definition APPLICANT: PROPERTY ADDRESS: ZONING/GUIDED: ACTION DEADLINE: City of Mendota Heights N/A N/A N/A DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The City is considering amendments to Title 12-1B-2 of the City Code concerning trade schools. BACKGROUND As a result of recent requests to establish different types of educational facilities within the Industrial Zoning District, a code amendment is being proposed to clarify the definition of trade school. The current definition was amended by Ordinance 391 in 2004 (attached). ANALYSIS The Code allows Trade schools and colleges or universities, without accessory housing [12-1G-1] as a permitted nonmanufacturing use and Trade schools, colleges, and universities with accessory housing for the students of the school only [12-1G-2] as a conditional use in the Industrial District. Trade School is currently defined as: TRADE SCHOOL: An educational institution, either private or public, which offers classes and training to full and/or part time students including, but not limited to, technical, mechanical, services and computing fields [12-1B-2]. DRAFT Ordinance 477 (attached) includes the following amended definition: TRADE SCHOOL: A privately-owned, post-secondary, skill-based educational institution which offers completion programs that issue certificates, diplomas, and degrees; and certified training to full and/or part time students including, but not limited to, technical, mechanical, services and computing fields. Trade school uses that occupy the Industrial District are post-secondary institutions. The use category also includes colleges or universities, both of which are post-secondary in nature, and were specifically discussed by the City Council and added by Ordinance 391.

3 ALTERNATIVES Following the public hearing and further discussion, the Planning Commission may consider the following actions: 1. Recommend approval of DRAFT Ordinance 477, as presented or as amended by the Commission. OR 2. Recommend denial of DRAFT Ordinance Table the request, pending additional information and revisions from staff. STAFF RECOMMENDATION OR Staff recommends the Planning Commission discuss the proposed code amendment. If acceptable to the Commission, action can be taken at this month s meeting. Staff would propose to bring back any substantial revisions for review and further discussion at a future meeting prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. MATERIALS INCLUDED FOR REVIEW 1. Ordinance DRAFT Ordinance Planning Application, including supporting materials

6 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 477 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12-1B-2 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, DAKOTA COUNTY, CONCERNING TRADE SCHOOLS The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain: Title 12-1B-2 is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. TRADE SCHOOL: An privately-owned, post-secondary, skill-based educational institution, either private or public, which offers classes completion programs that issue certificates, diplomas, and degrees; and certified training to full and/or part time students including, but not limited to, technical, mechanical, services and computing fields. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after the date of its passage and publication. Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this ### day of Month, CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS ATTEST Sandra Krebsbach, Mayor Lorri Smith, City Clerk DRAFT Planning Commission Review page 1 of 1

Request for Council Action

Request for Council Action TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Brian J. Anderson, City Administrator Deanna Kuennen, Community and Economic Development Director FROM: David Wanberg, AICP, City Planner