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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 1-29-90 Page, 2 . PUBLIC HRING (Cont'd) The Planner explained the basic Rezoning of this area will not change the uses dramatically from what they are now zoned although the process for ac:ieving development will change considerably. He stated the Planned Unit Development procedure will be utilized when approving development in this area, Bergly stated there will be two basic area designations for development in this area; an individual/single land use area where a developer may utilize a minimum parcel of 10 acres and a mixed use area designation which will require a minimum parcel of 20 acres, Bergly stated generally the City hopes to have one or two larger developers for the entire parcel, although there could be as many as four different developers for the site. He also noted the PUD procedures and GB District guidelines require a higher standard of development, better quality buildings, and more open space. The Planner explained the Comprehensive Plan will also be amended and referred to the report prepared over one year ago: a map indicating land uses in the area is included in the report, He stated general business uses are proposed in the north area of the site, existing developed properties in the central area, a large area in the southern portion of the site for a business campus type development at the intersection of 1-35W and 1-694. He explained there is an area next to Round Lake that is undeveloped and this area is proposed for potential higher density residential development; this is being proposed to compliment the business development in the area and reduce the traffic impact on the intersection of 1-35W and Highway 96, Bergly noted the only major change proposed relative to traffic is to reroute the north end of the Round Lake Road West by jogging around the business area several hundred feet east of its present location. . The Planner referred to the park proposed Ofi the east end of the development and trails indicated along the lake and through the business area; those are proposed public improvements. He also explaine(: the existing and proposed residential areas on the east edge of the development area, along Highway 10, which are a part of the Comprehensive Plan amendment but not included in the rezoning. Councilmember Malone commented the study of this area has been accomplished over a two year span. He noted the rezoning of this site has numerous advantages to the City; enhanced property values in t:he area, pressing for more lIupscale development, making the best use of a site that is otherwise encumbered in terms of access, developing the area with parkland and trails around Round Lake which essentially cannot be used for any other recreational purposes and removal of current unattractive uses. Mayor Sather questioned if there was a~yone present who wished to be heard either in favor of or opposed to this matter, Ambrose 1ndykiewicz, 1920 W. Highway 96, questioned what effect the rezoning will have on his business located at the intersection of Highway 96 and Round Lake Road West; noted the proposed access places the roadway through his property. He also questioned how the business will be affected and if it must conform to the new GB District requirements. . Planner Bergly explained the plan showing the roadway realignment is schematic sense only; the alignment of the road in the final development stage will come only after engineering studies have been completed. He advised the City has studied this intersection for a long time and views the current use of the property as an interim use which will be phased out as the land values become such that it is more desirable to develop in other forms.