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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 29,1999 10 . Ordinance would need to consider zero lot lines and smaller parcels, although this type of development may not be appropriate over the entire property. He felt that the intent of this process would be to place controls over the immediate projects while continuing to look with more detail into how the town center notion will layout and reorienting some of the restrictions. Councilmember Larson stated that he had a difficult time visualizing how the goal of a downtown center will be accomplished. He noted that other cities with this sort of development start out in a different manner. He felt that in order for the City of Arden Hills to develop a downtown center, it would have to begin with a large planned unit development, rather than allowing the center to simply fill out. It was his belief that with too much flexibility, the Civic Center District will not have the appearance that was visualized. Councilmember Larson was not sure if the City should be attempting to zone the District in such a way that it could be developed by individuals, or ifthe town center area should be set aside for one developer with a larger vision of the outcome. He asked if the District could be zoned for a planned unit development. Ms. McMonigal stated that this could be done. Councilmember Larson stated it was unlikely that the City will achieve its objectives for the Civic Center District if the area is developed by many different individuals. Ms. McMonigal stated that it may be possible for the City to have a definite plan in place and put out a request for proposal for a developer to take on the entire area. However, the intent at this point would be have something in place in the event the area does develop individually. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she had a difficult time visualizing an urban center around the City Hall. It had been her understanding that the Civic Center District would include businesses such as a City Hall, libraries or police department. Because of this, she was having a difficult time with the parking restrictions. She asked if the proposal for the new City Hall will comply with the parking restrictions. Ms. McMonigal stated that the parking for the new City Hall would be to the side of the building. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that the employee parking was proposed to be on the Highway 96 side of the building. Ms. Randall pointed out that the City Hall building will not face Highway 96. Givcn the fact that this was a fluid situation that was subject to change, Councilmember Malone stated it was likely that the City would be reviewing and modifying the Zoning District requirements. Therefore, the initial intent was to place strict controls on the land to ensure the land is developed in the best interest of the City. It was his belief that the layout of the proposed Ordinance accomplished this intent. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #99-22, Civic Center Zoning District, as modified by the November 3, 1999 Planning Commission discussion, and direct staffto create Ordinances with the condition that the rezoning take effect after the Metropolitan Council adopts the Draft Comprehensive Plan and a legal description depicting . the exact area being rezoned be added to the Ordinance for publication.