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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 7 stated if the rezoning were to go through, the property could then be sold to the highest bidder and the City would not know what type of development could come forward. Councilmember Monson explained she read the notes from the Planning Commission and there was some discussion surrounding the comprehensive plan amendment that would allow for double the number of units on the site. Senior Planner Fransen stated as part of the applicant's earlier application for the comprehensive plan amendments, there was another section that was modified as part of the amendments. She reviewed the sections that were amended regarding land use and net residential density. She explained that in this particular region of the city, residential density may be increased up to 100% through the PUD process if the intent was to meet the goals of the comprehensive plan. She commented the R-4 zoning district would allow for up to 12 units per acre as established in the zoning ordinance. Councilmember Monson asked if a PUD were brought forward would the City have to allow up to 100%more density. Senior Planner Fransen indicated based on the language within the comprehensive plan, there is a "may" statement and not a "shall", meaning the City Council could consider higher density but was not required to approve a higher density. Councilmember Monson reported if the City were to rezone to R-3, the 100% would be a lower density. Senior Planner Fransen stated this property was guided for high density and the R-3 zoning district would have different residential intent. Councilmember Monson indicated if this property were rezoned to R-4 and the density could then be doubled, the City would be welcoming a higher density in this place. She stated if the property were zoned R-3, the City could then welcome a lower density project. Interim City Administrator Jagoe reported the R-3 zoning district would allow for up to eight units per acre. She explained the rezoning to R-4 would allow the zoning code to be consistent with guiding in the comprehensive plan. Councilmember Rousseau stated generally, the City could do 12 units per acre for the 10.74 acres but this could double because it was allowed within the comprehensive plan. Senior Planner Fransen agreed this was the case, noting the comprehensive plan would allow for up to a 100% increase through a PUD in the R-4 zoning district. She then reviewed the location for the potential increase in the comprehensive plan. Councilmember Monson stated she wanted to hear more about the history of this comprehensive plan amendment from Mayor Grant or Councilmember Holden. Councilmember Holden recommended staff speak to this further.