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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 29, 2018 9 the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the eighteen (18) conditions in the May 29,2018 Report to the City Council Councilmember Scott asked how the reduced density would impact the affordability for these homes. Councilmember Holden indicated the Council was being asked to approve a lot split and land use change. She commented the affordability factor for these homes was not under consideration. Blake Huffman, Journey Home representative, reported the economics of the project did change when the number of homes was reduced from four to three. However, it was his hope the three homes would remain affordable. The motion carried (5-0). B. Planning Case 18-010—4061 Lexington Avenue North—Site Plan Review City Planner Bachler stated Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provide child care and early education. There are currently over 300 centers nationally, including 17 locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Primrose is considering purchasing the property located at 4061 Lexington Avenue North for a new daycare center and has requested a Site Plan Review in order to complete site modifications. The subject property is currently owned by Bremer Bank and includes an approximately 18,000 gross square foot, two- story bank and office building. The site also has a teller drive-up lane on the south side of the building and a drive-up ATM located on the north side of the parking lot. City Planner Bachler reported Primrose would complete extensive renovations to the interior of the building for the daycare center. This would include constructing seven rooms for young infants, toddlers, and early preschool on the first floor and five rooms for preschool, pre- kindergarten, and explorers (school-aged children) on the second. The basement floor would be utilized for food preparation, staff space, a conference room, and storage. The design capacity would be for up to 176 children. No additions to the existing structure are proposed at this time and Primrose would only be completing minor modifications to the building's exterior, such as installing new doors. City Planner Bachler commented in terms of the exterior of the site,the most significant change would be the replacement of the parking stalls and drive lanes on the west and south side of the building with an approximately 13,500 square foot playground area. The proposed playground would include a variety of different types of equipment for different age groups, including play structures, swing sets, and a basketball hoop. City Planner Bachler explained the parking area on the north side of the building would be modified to include two one-way drive lanes with diagonal parking stalls. Two new parking lot islands would also be added to help better define the central row of parking. Six new parking