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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 9, 2021 4 Commissioner Zimmerman and Commissioner Weber concurred with this statement. Chair Vijums suggested the area in pink be further reviewed by the City Council. He stated he supported the senior housing being approved for high density tonight. Commissioner Weber supported the density proposed for the senior living development. He commented given the breadth of the land uses within this district and the number of buildings, he was not entirely sure all of this area should be zoned high density residential. He proposed the Planning Commission changing the language prior to this matter going to the City Council. Chair Vijums suggested the Planning Commission approve the density for the senior living parcel only and recommended an amendment be made to have the City Council reconsider all other areas in pink. Commissioner Weber stated the biggest hang up for him was the fact a public hearing was not planned for this matter planning case. Further discussion ensued regarding the fact this item was not properly noticed with Zoom links for the public hearing. Councilmember Holmes explained the Planning Commission can open and close the public hearing prior to making a decision this evening. Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Chair Vijums stated based on Commissioner Weber’s comments, the Planning Commission could hold a separate meeting that readdresses this matter that gives the opportunity for a public hearing or comments could be taken at the City Council meeting. He questioned how the Commission wanted to proceed. Commissioner Weber indicated he would be open to attending another meeting. Commissioner Zimmerman concurred. Chair Vijums asked if a special planning commission meeting could be held next week. City Administrator Perrault reported staff would need three days to properly notice the meeting. He explained each of the items on the agenda tonight would require a public hearing and he asked if the Commission would be deferring each item. Commissioner Weber stated he did not see a need to defer the other items on the agenda, but rather this was a unique item.