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City of Arden Hills – 20430 Comprehensive Plan Approved: September 28, 201809 Amended: December 12, 2016 6-12 increases, a more detailed guiding plan is required to comprehensively address the overall redevelopment needs in this area of the City. 6.4.56.4.4 Neighborhood Business The neighborhood business land use concept was developed in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan (Figure 6.1). The purpose of the concept was to promote the development of commercial nodes that were compatible with the surrounding residential uses and provided services to residential areas. Commercial uses that would generate high traffic, noise, or other negative impacts were considered undesirable. Neighborhood business areas were located at intersections or nodes at the edge of residential areas, on properties not considered desirable for housing, or properties that have traditionally been occupied with neighborhood services. Housing could be a component of the development but would not necessarily be the focal point. To date, the success of the neighborhood business district has been mixed. Two projects have been developed under this zoning designation, and both resulted in the construction of small office buildings with a variety of services. However, neither of the projects focused on providing neighborhood level services. Nevertheless, the City seeks to maintain the neighborhood business areas and the long-term goal of creating small commercial areas that enhance the residential neighborhoods. There are a number undeveloped NB properties on Cleveland Avenue south of County Road E-2 and the former City Hall/Public Works site south of Highway 96. The size, shape and proximity to residential uses limits the redevelopment opportunities. Medium density residential development is located next to both areas and additional medium density residential land is required to meet the Metropolitan Council affordable housing requirements between 2020 and 2030. 6.4.66.4.5 Manufactured Home Community The Arden Manor neighborhood has been identified as an important community and the primary supply of affordable housing options in the City. Bounded by Interstate 35W, Highway 96, and Highway 10, the neighborhood is facing pressure from adjacent highways and land uses. Although the 1998 Comprehensive Plan identified this area for potential redevelopment into non- residential uses, Tthe City anticipates this property will remain as a medium density residential use for the foreseeable future.