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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—April 15, 2020 6 Commissioner Vijums supported these additional conditions. Commissioner Lambeth stated he believed the traffic study completed by WSB was very thorough and in depth. He believed the realignment of Valentine Road may be a potential solution for expansion of the roadway without creating additional traffic concerns. Chair Gehrig indicated the high school has grown and would continue to grow. He explained the current property has restraints when addressing the needs for the growing community. He stated he appreciated the efforts that have been put into this traffic and pedestrian safety plan. Chair Gehrig moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 18-014 for Amended PUD at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road, based on the findings of fact and recommendations based on the findings contained within the traffic study, an evaluation of existing site conditions, and the Planned Unit Development Agreement, and as amended by the fourteen (14) conditions in the April 15, 2020, report to the Planning Commission and two recommended by staff. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B. Planning Case 20-001; 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment—Public Hearing Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated Minnesota State law requires that all communities within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area update their Comprehensive Plans every ten years. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to establish the policies that guide the future physical and community development of Arden Hills. It is also a reference document for the Planning Commission and City Council when evaluating private development projects, such as Summit Development's Parkshore proposal (see Planning Case 19-002). The Comprehensive Plan and all its amendments must reflect the adopted regional policies in the Metropolitan Council's system and policy plans. Local planning efforts are linked to the larger regional infrastructure of parks and trails, road networks, and wastewater infrastructure, and the City's plan must conform to the regional vision. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan requires a recommendation from the Planning Commission following a public hearing, adoption of a resolution by the City Council, and review and approval by the Metropolitan Council. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the background, the Plan Review and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. Minnesota state law requires that all communities within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area update their Comprehensive Plans every ten years. 2. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to establish the policies that guide the future physical and community development of Arden Hills. 3. The Metropolitan Council has previously denied the Comprehensive Plan Amendment citing that it does not have language supporting increasing the densities above the maximum permitted in a specific land use district. 4. The proposed amendment only affects the High Density Land Uses. 5. The proposed amendment only effects land guided for High Density south of Highways 96 and 10.