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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 30, 2015 8 Councilmember Holden asked if staff was recommending to remove Condition 19 as stated within the Planning Commission staff report. City Planner Streff commented that based on staff s discussion, SRF is recommending that the driveway be aligned with New Brighton Road. However, the Planning Commission removed this condition. Public Works Director explained that Condition 19 from the Planning Commission report was SRF's recommendation after completing the traffic study. However, after Ramsey County reviewed the proposed development, they were willing to issue permits for the driveways as requested. Ramsey County did not believe that the driveways would be an issue based on the limited number of trips coming to and from the driveways. City Planner Streff stated that the developers are requesting to build a model home with this project and staff supports this request. Councilmember McClung requested staff repeat the recommendation. City Planner Streff explained that the motion for approval should include allowing the applicant to build a model home on site before all development permits have been issued. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the property had a Ramsey County easement. City Planner Streff noted that the property had an existing 68 foot easement with Ramsey County. This easement was to provide future trail access to Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Councilmember Holden questioned if a building permit would be issued for the model home. City Planner Streff stated this was the case, the City would issue a building permit. Councilmember Holden inquired if there was a way to tie the proposed housing development to the requested zoning change. City Attorney Jamnik explained this was not effectively possible. He commented that the site would have to be rezoned by the Council if the proposed development was not constructed. Councilmember Holden asked the maximum number of homes that could be built on the site for the R-2 zoning district. City Planner Streff indicated 5 units per acre would be allowed, which would mean 20 units could be built on the proposed site. He provided further comment on the types of structures that were allowed in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. MOTION: Councilmember Woodburn moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve the Valentine Bluff redevelopment proiect in Planning Case 15-004 for a Preliminary & Final Plat, Rezoning, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to subdivide the two (2) parcels of property into seven