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. . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 1987 Page 2 REZONING (CONT'D) Council concerns and discussion were as follows: 1. Trash containment, 2. Need for this type of center, and 3. Traffic problems. Mike Scott advised the proposed trash containment would include two locations, ~ behind the buildings, and both would be enclosed on two sides. He also stated that trash could be contained in a locked totally enclosed area, if the residents in the area would find that more acceptable. Scott noted the convenience center distributes traffic throughout the day versus a service-oriented center which concentrates traffic at peak hours. Diane Phillippi, 1442 Arden View Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. It was her opinion the center would not blend with the residential area, did not see a need for the center and was not in favor of the current B-1 zoning of the parcel. Kathy Brown, 1391 Arden View Drive, referred Council to the petition from area residents, dated 2/25/87, opposing the rezoning for the fOllowing reasons: 1. Uses permitted in B-2 are incompatible with the adjacent residential areas. 2. Increased Traffic will add to the congestion on the two roads and at their intersection. 3. Specific plans are not part of this proposal. A conceptual change by the current developer or a change of developers could result in usage much . different from that which is implied in the application. The City Attorney reviewed his letter to the Council (3-30-87), relative to conditional rezoning. He explained that the City of Arden Hills had not engaged in the practice of conditional rezoning in the past and suggested the Council continue this practice. He advised it is justifiable for the Council to uphold past policy. Lynden noted for Council the uses permitted in the B-2 zoning district, as well as specially permitted uses and reviewed Council actions that could be taken at this time. Vicki Knutson, 1403 Arden View Drive, spoke in opposition; stating COncern relative to: trash confinement, hours of operation for retail stores, youths congregating, and did not see need for this type of center. Winiecki questioned the holding pond located on the site. Steve Hauge explained that approval from Rice Creek Watershed and the State of Minnesota had been received prior to construction of the holding pond. Sather advised he had received numerous calls from citizens opposing the proposed rezoning, however, none had stated what they would like to have constructed at that location. He stated he would favor the traffic distribution. throughout the entire day, rather than at peak hours. Hansen stated the proposed building plan is attractive, however, it was her opinion there was not a need for this type of center. She also advised she was uncomfortable with spot rezoning. Winiecki commented that the developer has shown sensitivity to the neighborhood with the building design and has tried to address all neighborhood concerns. Peck noted the building design is attractive and questioned if the area residents were aware of what could be developed at that location. Judy Sellers, 1457 Arden View Drive, stated that the school bus stops at Hamline and Hwy. 96, which would contribute. to the traffic congestion. Wanda Nelson, 4487 Arden View Court, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning; it was her opinion the building plan is good and she would support it. Planner Miller, for clarification purposes, advised the Planning Commission recommendation was for denial of the rezoning with direction given to the applicant to pursue a PUD concept. He noted the intent was to direct the ~ applicant to pursue a process that would allow some restrictions which would maintain control for the City, as well as the residents of the area.