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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 3, 2020 10 Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained it would be difficult to replace all of the existing trails but he noted the trails would be addressed when Bethel University submits a development application. Commissioner Vijums commented the additional concrete was somewhat of an eyesore to him. He hoped that the new buildings could be constructed without additional concrete parking lots. He recommended that all existing wetlands be preserved. Commissioner Lambeth stated this application on pertains to the subdivision of the land. He requested clarification as to which lot was being proposed for the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the Lake Johanna Fire Department was in conversations to acquiring Lot 2 which was adjacent to Pine Tree Drive. Commissioner Jones stated he supported the proposed request. He indicated his only concern with the proposal was with how traffic would flow in and out of this site into Pine Tree Drive. He stated he did not want there to be backups at Pine Tree Drive if the fire station were to locate on this corner. Commissioner Jefferys asked if the City had any agreement in place that Bethel University will maintain these trails. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported a condition of approval (Condition 7) was in place requesting Bethel University to provide the City with a maintenance plan for these trails. He noted the trails were private and were maintained by Bethel. Chair Gehrig opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Chair Gehrig invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Bobby Goldman, 1298 County Road F West, commented on the subdivision and explained he grew up at 1146 Walden Place which borders the nature preserve. He indicated he frequented the trails on this property. He expressed concern with the fact almost 100 significant trees would be removed from this Site 1 and 2. He understood this plan would eliminate the existing trail plan. He recommended park dedication fees not be waived for the fire station. There being no additional comment Chair Gehrig closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Commissioner Wicklund explained he supported this Planning Case moving forward as recommended. Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 20-005 for a Master Planned Unit Development Request, Preliminary and Final Plat at 2 Pine Tree Drive North based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the sixteen (16) conditions in the June 3, 2020, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).