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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 12 dollar amount for the missing trees which will be utilized by the City for trees at a later date. Councilmember Holmes asked if there was language within the City Ordinance that addressed options for developers if a site did not have enough space for required landscaping. Senior Planner Bachler explained this was the case and noted the developer was required to plant 333 caliper inches in trees based on the Tree Preservation Ordinance and gross square footage of the building. The Council could require the developer to install trees elsewhere in the City or the City can accept a fee in lieu of the trees, based on the caliper deficiency (192 inches). He provided further comment on Condition 15 as made by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the size of the trees being planted on the property could be increased. Senior Planner Bachler stated this was the case and noted a recalculation of the caliper inches would have to be conducted by staff with the developer. The amendment carried (5-0). The amended motion carried (5-0). D. PC 17-020 – Zoning Code Amendment – Higher Education Land Uses • Receiving Commercial, Industrial and Higher Education Study Report • Resolution 2017-032 Adopting Ordinance 2017-005 • Resolution 2017-033 Adopting Ordinance 2017-006 Senior Planner Bachler stated on October 10, 2016, the City Council adopted an Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting Land Use Applications and Reviews for Higher Education Uses in Residential, Business, Industrial and Other Zones (moratorium). The moratorium can last up to one year to prepare a study to determine the impacts and benefits from higher education land uses and provide recommendations for possible Zoning Code and/or Comprehensive Plan amendments regarding higher education uses. The City Council initiated the required study in February 2017 and directed the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Commission to provide feedback and analysis throughout the process. The study was initially comprised of five components: • Background gathering and analysis of the existing Campus Master Plans for the University of Northwestern and Bethel University. • The regulation of Higher Education Uses within other communities. • Analysis of the Commercial and Employment Uses currently allowed in the various Commercial and Industrial Zones. • Analysis of the Employment and Economic Activity that results from the allowed Commercial and Employment Uses. • Analysis of existing parcels and buildings within the Commercial and Industrial zones. Senior Planner Bachler explained the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, and City Council have reviewed the technical analysis of the five components over