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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 5 Councilmember Larson stated that he was comfortable with the Land Use Chart, however, he had wondered if the Planning Commission had wanted the Neighborhood Business District to be areas that provide neighborhood services or something other than that. Ms. Randall stated that the intent ofthe Planning Commission had been primarily for neighborhood services. However, the Planning Commission had also wanted to take the property owner into consideration. The Planning Commission had not wanted to tie the hands of the property owners. The intent was to allow a variety of uses as long as they will fit well within a neighborhood. With regard to the property at County Road E2 and New Brighton Road, Councilmember Larson wondered how the neighbors would feel if these two institutional uses were redeveloped into a retail development. He stated that he would be surprised if this would be found acceptable in this area. Since retail is a permitted use in the Neighborhood Business District, he wondered about the inclusion ofthis site in the District. Ms. Randall stated that the County Road E2 and New Brighton Road site had been discussed by the Planning Commission and had been an area of concern for a resident at the public hearing. She stated that the site was currently zoned R-l and, if the Library or the Baptist Council were to move out, anyone wanting to continue to utilize the buildings as they currently are would have to req uest rezoning. The Planning Commission felt tllat a property owner in this situation would not request the Neighborhood Business District Zoning, rather they would most likely request another Business Zoning District. It was felt that ifthe future parameters ofthis property were spelled out in advance, it would be less likely that a developer would request a use that would be more of a nuisance to the residents. Ms. Randall stated that when it comes time to consider rezoning, this site will likely receive a great deal of discussion. She noted that the zoning could be Icft as is with an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. At this time all seven identified sites have been designated in the Comprehensive Plan as Neighborhood Business District and it wi!! have to be determined which of the sites are to be rezoned and which are to remain as currently zoned. Councilmember Larson asked if a public hearing will be held for each individual site or will there be one hearing to consider all seven sites. Ms. Randall stated that the process could be handled either way. However, with the number of residents that attended the public hearing for the Ordinance, she believed that staff may separate the sites into certain groups. Staff will most likely consider the sites that will be the least objectionable first at one time. The other sites that may cause more discussion will be considered individually. She stated that residents will be invited to the public hearings within 350 feet of each site, as well as the property owners. Ms. Randa!! stated that intent of the Planning Commission was to take a closer look at each site to determine whether they were conforming or nonconforming at this time. Stall will be evaluating square footage's and setbacks now versus what would be aIlowed under the Neighborhood Business District and whether or not current uses would fit in the Neighborhood Business District. With regard to the issue of buildings to the front or rear, Councilmember Malone stated this had not been discussed in depth by the Planning Commission. He indicated one concern that had