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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 3, 2017 6 Carol Linders, 1945 Glen Paul Avenue, stated she was present to hear the plans for this property. She believed the plans were not well thought out and recommended only three lots be pursued in lieu of approving the Variance. Karen Cloutier, 1890 Jerrold Avenue, expressed concern with the number of homes being proposed for the development and believed this would not fit with the character of the neighborhood. There being no additional comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner Jones had concerns with the proposed size of the new homes along with their value when compared to the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. He believed the new homes should more closely match the style and scale of the homes in the neighborhood. Commissioner Neururer agreed with this recommendation. Commissioner Zimmerman indicated a developer should be able to construct the type of homes the market was requesting. He stated a twinhome may be a better option for this neighborhood than four large homes. Commissioner Jones questioned the maximum number of units that could be placed on this property. Senior Planner Bachler stated three conforming lots could be created and a twin home could be constructed on each lot for a total of six units. He noted that a two-family residential use requires a Conditional Use Permit in the R-2 District. Chair Thompson asked if staff needed any additional feedback from the Commission. Senior Planner Bachler requested additional feedback regarding the economics of the project. Chair Thompson believed the costs associated with the redevelopment would be a challenge, but that the site is still buildable. Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to table Planning Case 17-010 to the June 7, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. Planning Case 17-011; 3930 Northwoods Drive – Health Partners – Master and Final Planned Unit Development – Public Hearing Senior Planner Bachler stated Health Partners Medical Group has requested a Master and Final PUD in order to complete an 8,531-square foot building addition at their existing medical clinic. The current building is approximately 26,537 square feet in size. The addition would be constructed on the western end of the building and include a new secondary entrance to the clinic. The expansion of the building will allow for additional primary care providers to be added to the site, as well as specialty medical providers that are not currently located at the Arden Hills