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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION April 9, 201410 Associate Planner Bachler stated this land was not included in the proposed rezoning. He reported that Ramsey County was in discussion with the Army to have additional land incorporated into the Rice Creek Regional Trail. Once land has been transferred, the land acquired by Ramsey County would be rezoned Parks and Open Space District. Commissioner Holewa was pleased that the City was taking the proposed action to protect its City parks. Commissioner Bartel questioned if each parcel was owned by the City or Ramsey County. Associate Planner Bachler reported that this was the case and that out of the 38 parcels, 28 were owned by the City and the remaining 10 were owned by Ramsey County. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Karen Cloutier , 1890 Jerrold Avenue, asked if the property on the southeast corner of Hazelnut Park could be broken off and developed for residential homes. Chair Larson stated this property was currently zoned residential and the rezoning would classify this property as Parks and Open Space. He explained that if a development were considered in the future, this would require another rezoning. Councilmember Holmes clarified that the City had purchased a portion of land from Trinity Church and this land was now part of Hazelnut Park. Chair Larson There being no additional comment closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Commissioner Jones had concerns with the number of parcels that were being turned into Park and Open Space. He requested that staff clean up the legal descriptions. He suggested that the rezoning be broken up into several actions and that it not be approved under one broad motion. Associate Planner Bachler stated that the City was still working on the legal descriptions for the parcels owned by Ramsey County. He explained the City Attorney supported the Planning Commission reviewing and approving the rezoning with the understanding the legal descriptions would be completed by staff prior to the case being reviewed by the City Council. Commissioner Jones discussed the lot comprising Tony Schmidt Park and suggested this parcel be broken down into smaller lots. Chair Larson commented that although the Ordinance was in draft form, he could support dation to rezone the 38 parcels with the understanding staff would be revising the legal descriptions prior to review by the City Council. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Ordinance Number 14-004 in Planning Case 14-001 for an