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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 25, 2011 12 ?.A. Planning Case 11-006 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adding Very Low Density Residential as a Land Use Classification in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Re-guiding the Property at 4500 Snelling Avenue North as Very Low Density Residential (continued) City Planner Beekman clarified the Very Low Density Residential was a classification that would be used for only the undeveloped property that is being proposed. The City may choose to use this classification in other areas of the City in the future. The classification is for the Comprehensive Plan only and has no impact on the City's Zoning Districts. There is no point to reclassifying developed land. The District Requirement Chart in the zoning code could be changed to 2.3 units per acre. The City's Code is not inaccurate because it states a density "up to 3 units per acre". The property at 4500 Snelling Avenue North can not have 3 or more units per acre on it due to the buildable lot size requirements in the City Code but it still meets the "up to 3 units per acre." Councilmember Holden asked if the Comprehensive Plan. Amendment would remain in place even if the planning case were not approved. City Planner Beekman stated at this time the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is part of a specific planning case. If the City chose to amend the Comprehensive Plan separately then the process will need to be initiated by the City. City Attorney Filla stated the Council could choose to change the first motion to amend the Comprehensive Plan only making it a separate motion to approve the planning case preliminary _ plat. MOTION: CounciImember Holden moved and CounciImember Holmes seconded a motion to Approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Adding Very Low Density Residential as a Land Use Classification in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Re-guiding the Property at 4500 Snelling Avenue North as Very Low Density Residential. City Planner Beekman stated the applicant is not interested in moving forward with the application if the preliminary plat is separated from the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Ian Peterson, VP Pulte Homes, stated the preliminary plat is the reason for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and should not be considered separately. If the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is approved and the preliminary plat is not, this could have financial implications for the owner of the property and he is not in attendance to explain how this could further affect him and his ability to either resell or develop the property in the future. City Attorney Filla explained that this discussion could take place as part of Item 8C and the City could still choose to deny the preliminary plat, but approve the Comp Plan Amendment. Councilmember Holden asked what the maximum number of buildable units would be on this acreage. City Planner Beekman stated there are 20-acres of net buildable area and under the current guiding plan 60 to 100 units could be built on the property.