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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 15, 2020 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2020\20-001 Comp Plan Amendment CPA Page 3 of 4 “Land guided for High Density south of Highway 96 and 10 density may be increased by up to 100% through the use of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process if the intent is to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The City Code includes PUD regulations that allow for a higher quality and compatible development of property by encouraging reasonable flexibility from applicable standards, including at higher densities than would be allowed under the underlying zoning district and/or guided land use designation. The City has utilized PUDs and PUD Overlays for many residential and commercial developments, which is a trend that is likely to continue into the future given the limited size and amount of land available for new development and potential redevelopment south of Highway 96 and 10.” Next Steps Following City approvals, Staff will submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval. The Metropolitan Council Staff has told City Staff that they will expedite their review so Summit Development can commence site activities and move forward with construction. Suggested Findings of Fact Staff offers the following findings of fact for consideration: 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. 6. The proposed amended language has been vetted and is supported by the Metropolitan Council. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. 1. Recommend Approval: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 20-001 for a 2040 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment, based on the findings of fact and the report submitted to the Planning Commission on April 15, 2020.