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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 20, 2017 3 Mayor Grant reiterated the number of senior living units coming into the area and stated that Lyngblomsten's risk is not the Council's concern. Councilmember McClung also expressed concern about the height of the current proposed structure. Councilmember Scott is also concerned about the traffic patterns, and pedestrian traffic going to and from the park. Mayor Grant agreed that traffic, changing zoning, and building height are all concerns. Councilmember Holmes said she didn't have a problem with the zoning, but felt it may be too isolated from the rest of the community. Councilmember McClung inquired if they had considered placing the building on the northwestern section of the property. Mr. Moore responded that they had considered it, but that placing it there would fill up most of the area and would require alteration to the existing parking lot. Councilmember McClung stated that he cannot support the current proposal. He has traffic concerns, zoning concerns and massing/height concerns. Councilmember Holden felt the use of land that is currently idle is good and as well as the connection to the TCAAP area and parks. She said she would support rezoning in this situation. B. HIGHER EDUCATION MORATORIUM STUDY Interim City Planner Zweber stated that they would be discussing the conversations that took place with the two Universities (Bethel and Northwestern) concerning existing campus master plans and how they come into play with acquiring sites off campus. They would also start the process of looking at commercial and industrial zones to see if they are meeting the needs of the community. Both colleges are hoping to increase enrollment and continue to look for off-site facilites. Both schools can save approximately 50% of costs by renovating an existing building versus building new. Interim City Planner Zweber also explained that the University of Minnesota has abandoned the 3-2 program. Those students would spend the first 3 years at Bethel or Northwestern, then transfer to the U of M for 2 years and once completed they would have both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree. Because that program no longer exists and in an effort to keep those existing students, both colleges are looking for lab and classroom space necessary for S.T.E M. students. Mayor Grant asked if staff had looked at the parameters within the Conditional Use Permit under which Bethel operates and if the student levels they are trying to reach are within those limits.