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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 31, 2000 14 Mr. Warner stated that parking issues were resolved when he obtained a permit through the City to create additional parking spaces for the students. He added the garage is used for study space, and he enforces a strict lease. He reiterated he has sufficient offstreet parking for his tenants. Mayor Probst asked for Mr. Warner's ideas with regard to his intentions for the property. Mr. Warner stated he might sell the home after his daughters are out of college, and convert it back to a single family home. Mayor Probst stated the fundamental concern expressed by neighbors is the amount of parking, and the way such a home changes the character of the neighborhood. He added that the next owner of the home might not have the same management approach as Mr. Warner. Rick Patzlaff, 1885 Noble Road, stated he supports the resolution regardless of how the home at 1898 Noble Road is maintained. He added tbe neighborhood is in an R-2 zone, and the equivalent of an apartment eomplex is not desirable. SueKath, 1895 Noble Road, stated she built her home 23 years ago on that street because of its residential nature. She added that although the students are well-behaved, the home has become a commercial property and will affect her property value. She noted she would have moved to a college campus if that was the type of neighborhood in which she wished to live. Councihnember Larson stated this issue has been raised in otber neighborhoods, including his o'wn, adding it will come up again in tile future. He added it is not the City's responsibility to provide housing for college students who need places to live. He noted the ordinance still allows four unrelated individuals to live in a home, which is reasonable. Councilmember Larson stated that the City must control the number of homes that may be turned into dormitories because of the overflow of college students. Councilmember Aplikowski stated this is a management issue, adding that good housing depends upon good management. She noted that although Mr. Warner manages his property well, tile next owner might not do so. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed opposition to the proposed changes to Definition 47, Family. Councilmember Rem stated it is necessary to have restrictions on the number of people living in a home, adding the Planning Commission is responding to that issue. She expressed her support of enacting guidelines to address the issue more explicitly. Councilmember Grant stated that the number of people living in a home, parking, and activity on the property are issues that need to be dealt with by the City. Mayor Probst stated there are many areas in the community other than Noble Road where the conversion of single family homes has been an issue. He added he agrees with Councilmember