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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 8, 2018 6 City Planner Bachler explained staff received direction from the City Council regarding this rezoning. He noted the property in the surrounding area was consistent with the R-1 zoning district and therefore staff was taking a proactive or preemptive step to rezone the property. Commissioner Lambeth questioned if the rezoning was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. City Planner Bachler reported the proposed change was consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. He noted the primary reason for the rezoning was to prepare the property, should the church elect to sell the parcel at some point in the future. Chair Jones asked if the City would still have access to the church parking lot for the adjacent park. City Planner Bachler commented the adjacent property was Hazelnut Park. He explained the City had a joint use agreement in place between the City and the church for use of the parking lot. He reported this joint use agreement has been in place since 2011. Chair Jones opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Chair Jones invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Ida Nan Adair, 3332 New Brighton Road, stated she has lived in Arden Hills since before the City was Arden Hills. She asked why the property was being rezoned. She was of the opinion the rezoning was not necessary. Councilmember Scott explained the Council would like to have the parcel rezoned as a defensive move and to protect the current character of the neighborhood. Virginia Anderson, 1896 Gerald Avenue, stated she supported the zoning change. Karen Cloutier, 1890 Gerald Avenue, explained she also supported the zoning change and applauded the City for their efforts. There being no additional comment Chair Jones closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. City Planner Bachler reviewed several emails City staff had received from the public offering their support for the rezoning request. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Lambeth seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 18-018 for a Rezoning 3243 New Brighton Road to R-1 – Single Family Residential District based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the August 8, 2018, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).