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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 25, 2021 4 pedestrian and bicycle pathway purposes that was recorded on June 9, 1978. When the subject parcel develops in the future staff will require necessary easements be placed at that time. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported Bethel University has recently received approvals to subdivide the existing property at 2 Pine Tree Drive into three (3) lots of record. One (1) lot of record is the existing building and parking lot, and two (2) new lots on the north side of the property. Lake Johanna Fire Department has purchased Lot 2 for a future fire station. The attorney for Lake Johanna Fire Department has requested to clear title. The effect of the releases would be to free the new parcel from CUPs and easements. Staff commented further on the requested and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Holden asked if the CUP was approved if it could only be used for this project. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the CUP would have a life expectancy of one year, so if the project did not move forward in one year the CUP would be voided. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the easement was part of the CUP. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported when the CUP was issued, the property consisted of two lots and the CUP encumbered those. Since that time, the property has subdivided and the Lake Johanna attorney has requested a clear title. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. B. Planning Case 20-022 — Arden Hills RE, LLC — 2 Pine Tree Drive — New Perspectives Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated at its June 22, 2020 meeting the City Council approved Bethel University's proposal for a Master Planned Unit Development, Preliminary and Final Plat at 12 Pine Tree Drive (Bethel's Anderson Center). The approval subdivided the existing property into three (3) lots of record, one (1) lot of record for the existing building and parking lot, and two (2) new lots on the north side of the property. The Applicant is proposing to develop Lot 1 adjacent to Minnesota State Highway 51. The Subject Property is 6.4 acres and is currently owned by Bethel University. The Subject Property currently features open space with a wooded area around the wetlands. It was noted a segment of the existing Anderson Center trail system runs through the site. Staff reviewed the Plan Evaluation, Design Standards and flexibility requests in detail with the Council and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Holden questioned why all 33 memory care units were taken to a .5. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained all 33 memory care units were within the memory care section of the building and do not contain kitchenettes. He stated units without a range and sink are not classified as a full unit.