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Page 13 of 15 The 2014 and 2019 AUAR documents are available on the City’s website which can be accessed using the following link - Master Plan | Arden Hills, MN - Official Website (cityofardenhills.org). Lastly in consideration of up to 1,960 units, the request before the Planning Commission does not include any other amendments to the TRC regarding district requirements (i.e. lot sizes, setbacks), street or building design standards, or landscaping to name a few. All other TRC city code requirements as approved in 2015/2016 remain unchanged. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan designates the future land uses for the Subject Property. 2. The City has requested a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the future land use designation of approximately 32.4 acres in the southwest corner of the Subject Property to Neighborhood Residential, NR-3 and NR-4. 3. The City has requested a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to separate the NR-3 and NR-4 subcategories under the Neighborhood Residential classification to further clarify areas for multi-family residential uses. 4. The City has requested a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to designate specific areas for the subcategories of NR-3 and NR-4 from the Neighborhood Residential classification. 5. The City has requested a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to modify the density ranges allowed in the NR-4 subcategory of the Neighborhood Residential classification to be consistent with the Suburban designation to maintain future development at a minimum of five (5) units per acre on the Subject Property. 6. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to Section 6.4.10 Development Capacity and Net Residential Density further supports the goal and policies of Chapter 7 - Housing by incorporating language for housing that is suitable for a mix of ages, incomes and household types. 7. The City has requested a Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendment to areas currently designated as Town Center North and Town Center South which would modify existing boundaries. 8. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to establish the policies that guide the future physical and community development of Arden Hills. 9. The Metropolitan Council has previously approved similar amendments adding language supporting increasing the densities above the maximum permitted in a specific land use district. 10. The proposed Comprehensive Map and Text Amendments have been discussed with the Metropolitan Council. 11. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Amendments as required by State Law within the Neighborhood Residential and Flex Office Zoning Districts.