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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 5 Mr. Lynch stated the city had not received anything formal. He noted the city planner and the interim planner had had conversations with the potential owner of the triangle site. He added Presbyterian Homes had taken over this proposal. He stated the company was guided to talk to Ramsey County and to the neighboring property owners. He added staff was aware that some of the property owners were favorable to selling their properties. He stated staff had not spoken to Presbyterian Homes in approximately eight weeks. He noted if the company made a formal application, there would be a Planning Commission public hearing. Mr. Johnson stated they had seen a survey on traffic being done. Mr. Lynch stated it was possible Ramsey County was doing that. Mayor Probst stated the city could approach Presbyterian Homes and ask their intentions. Councilmember Aplikowski stated no formal plans had come before the Planning Commission. She noted the work the neighbors had observed had all been done by the developers. Mayor Probst stated the process would start with a review by the city planner. He noted it would then go before the Planning Commission. He added if it would involve rezoning it would require public hearings. He stated there would be a lot of process to move the plan forward. Councilmember Larson stated he did not see any harm in asking Presbyterian Homes to sit down with the neighborhood and discuss the matter. He noted the company would not know what they were doing until all their tests were done. He added the neighbors must understand it was preliminary. Mr. Johnson asked about a test development. Mr. Lynch responded in a test development they would survey the property and perform a traffic study. He stated the developers would see what would fit on a neighborhood business district zoned property. He noted they would determine if a rezoning would be needed. Mayor Probst stated this type of zoning encourages neighborhood friendly development like the coffee shop that was there. Councilmember Rem stated Presbyterian Homes did come before the Planning Commission with a concept discussion. She noted the city had a new planner. She added the plan was in limbo right now until something formal was presented. Mr. Johnson stated they wanted to be heard as taxpayers and voters. Councilmember Rem stated the Council understands that point. She noted it made sense to ask for a discussion. Mr. Johnson stated there would be 150 residents interested in a discussion. He noted they would like the Council to be present.