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. .. ,ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10.1995 13 , . Mayor Probst inquired about the 300 foot Shoreland setback requirement. Mr. Ringwald indicated . the area is still not designated as a Shoreland District by the Department of Natural Resources. Also, he pointed out each City has its own allowed setbacks, that are approved by the Department . of Natural Resources. Arden Hills has established a 150 foot setback requirement and this development would meet that requirement, even from Valentine Creek. I Mayor Probst indicated surely if there had been greater awareness of the ownership of the land prior to this proposal, the outcome may have been very different; but now the City is required to review this proposal. . Mayor Probst indicated it is his understanding that the proposed development, although referred to as townhomes, in actuality are Attached Single Family homes. . Mayor Probst indicated he did not feel the approval or denial of this project would set a precedent. . Mayor Probst indicated the issue of compatibility as it relates to density is not resolved in his mind, he would like to see units 7/8 and units 13/14 removed from the Plan. He felt this would aid in .- addressing density and screening issues and reducing impact of the site. Councilmember Malone indicated the Council has spent six months reviewing this project He noted . development will occur and felt with the PUD, the City has more control over the outcome of the development. . Councilmember Malone felt the density was appropriate. He felt in reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, this proposed development is compatible with the Plan. . Councilmember Malone, in regard to the various maps, indicated the City would not have been able to designate any area that they did not own as open space. . Councilmember Malone felt a lot of work and consideration had gone into this proposed development and he felt comfortable with it as proposed. . Councilmember Hicks indicated if the two buildings were removed from the plan, the street could be widened to meet City standards. . Mayor Probst indicated he still felt that Attached Single Family is a better option than Detached Single Family homes, in that additional open space could be preserved with a PUD. If the property . was built as Detached Single Family, that 10-14 Single Family houses could be built on this property. The PUD allows the City the ability to allow a certain number of units, but yet preserve .- the integrity of the open space. I