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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- OCTOBER 29, 2001 9 I the same issues. He noted that ultimately in light ofthe previous applications, the Planning . Commission felt this was probably the highest and best use given previous development scenanos. Councilmember Grant stated they need to remove Bethel College as an issue in the consideration. He noted this parcel was a gateway to the community. He asked if this type of development was what the Council wanted on the site. He stated the issue was how it fits and looks on the property. He noted he was not sure from the plans provided how this would work. He added aesthetics would be key given the location. He stated traffic was also a concern. He noted there were mature trees on the site and it was not clear if those trees would remain. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the property had been staked out. Mr. Kjersten responded it could be done. Mayor Probst stated he was supportive of seeing something there. He noted he was struggling with the fact that this parcel was zoned two years ago as a Neighborhood Business District. He added he was prepared to look at another option if he thought it was better. He stated he felt that ten pounds were being put in a five pound container. He noted he appreciated the comments about the existing trees, but could not tell if they were accurate. He added he would have to see an existing tree inventory and what trees would be eliminated. He stated he was concerned the building area was too much for the parcel. He noted he would like further discussion on what might fit on the property. He added this might be too many units for that property. He stated he . could not support the proposal tonight because it was not clear how the plan fits the property. Councilmember Larson stated when he looked at the building plan, Bethel College did affect it. He noted there was a larger runoff area because it was accommodating students with more cars. He added the fact that it was student housing would have an affect. He stated he was not convinced this building would ever be used for anything besides Bethel College housing. He noted it was very possible it would remain student housing. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the main issue was whether they wanted to change the zoning from neighborhood business to residential. Mayor Probst stated this required four votes and he did not feel there were four votes. He asked the applicant how he felt about more time for the Council to receive additional information. Mr. Kjersten responded timing was a huge issue. He stated quantifying the amount of time needed would help them answer the question. Mayor Probst stated it would be a function of how quickly the applicant could put information in front of the Council. Mr. Kjersten responded it would only take a week to do a tree inventory and stake the building. Mayor Probst stated there was a worksession in three weeks. . Councilmember Larson stated a professional analysis of the traffic impact would be helpful. Mr. Kjersten stated a traffic study would be at least a month out.