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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 25, 2013 14 Councilmember Holden was in favor of having the applicant come back to the Council in the future if additional classroom space is required. This would allow Bethel time to complete another campus master plan, which could then be reviewed by the Council. Mayor Grant proposed amending the amendment to allow for 19,000 square feet of classroom space in the existing office building located at 2 Pine Tree Drive. AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a friendly amendment motion to allow for only 19,000 square feet of classroom space in the existing office building located at 2 Pine Tree Drive. Councilmember Holmes questioned why the Council wanted to limit the amount of classroom space at the 2 Pine Tree property for Bethel University. Mayor Grant stated that the decision was long-term and Bethel has been a part of Arden Hills since 1965. He commented that the conditional use permit would remain in place on the property indefinitely. He did not oppose having some structure within the CUP and if Bethel's needs change in the future, an amendment from the Council could be requested. Councilmember Holden added that Bethel is uncertain of their classroom needs at this time. She commented that the proposed classroom square footage is in alignment with Bethel's current plans. Councilmember Werner indicated that the proposed 19,000 square feet would allow Bethel to use only 10% of their building for classroom space. Mayor Grant commented that this may be the case, but Bethel always has the option to come back and request an amendment to the CUP if additional classroom space is needed. Councilmember McClung indicated that higher education at this location would change the character of the B-2 zoning district, while also impacting the City as a whole. For this reason, he believes the CUP should be amended as proposed by Councilmember Holden. Councilmember Holden stated that if the entire building were turned into classroom space the site may not meet the City's parking requirements. Mayor Grant explained that the proposed amendment would allow Bethel to move forward with classroom and administrative space at the Pine Tree campus. The City and Bethel could then evaluate how things are working over the next several years, and a certain level of control would still be maintained by the City. Councilmember Holmes did not feel that the City had to limit the amount of classroom space. She wants to see the temporary classrooms removed from the main campus and the additional space on the Pine Tree campus be used. Mayor Grant questioned how much space on the Pine Tree campus had already been approved for higher education.