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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 9, 2016 4 <br /> <br />City Planner Streff commented that he was not aware of these Federal lands being open to the <br />public. At this time, the parcels are used by the Minnesota National Guard for training purposes. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make <br />comment. <br /> <br />Ben Blomberg , 704 Terrace Drive in Shoreview, requested further information on the properties <br />proposed for rezoning along County Road I. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff reviewed the properties proposed for rezoning in further detail. <br /> <br />Mr. Blomberg questioned what activities could occur on the Civic Center properties. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff explained that the Civic Center District was reserved for a mix of uses <br />including sma ll retail, office, educational, semi -public facilities, and other similar uses. <br /> <br />Mr. Blomberg asked if any roadway changes were being proposed. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff reported that no roadway changes were being proposed. <br /> <br />There being no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth questioned why the City was proposing the rezoning. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff reviewed the current and proposed zoning maps and Future Land Use map <br />with the Planni ng Commission. He explained the proposed changes would align the City’s zoning <br />of the site to the approved Future Land Use map. <br /> <br />Commissioner Neururer moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 16-001 for an ame ndment to Section 1315.01 – Zoning Map of the <br />Arden Hills Zoning Code as presented in the March 9, 2016, Report to the Planning <br />Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br />