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<br /> ----------- <br /> 1 <br /> ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSlON - DECEMBER 4. 1996 10 I <br /> .. <br /> Mr. Wilson asked how many Bethel College students live in the New Brighton apartments. He <br /> commented on the high volume of commuter traffic and inquired whether this is in conformance <br /> with the SUP. I <br /> Billie Schacht, 1683 County Road F, stated she is an environmentalist and is concerned that <br /> Bethel personnel insisted the beaver population be killed so the level of the lake was not raised. I <br /> She suggested the location of the proposed building which will link the seminary area with the <br /> general campus be moved back from the lake to avoid the potential of flooding. I <br /> Mr. Wilson suggested that the location of the gates be moved back from the roadway to lessen <br /> the impact to the area. I <br /> Dwight Warkentin, 1666 Oak Avenue, stated his concern regarding the quality of Valentine <br /> Lake and his perceived observation that the quality is being compromised. I <br /> No one else came forward to address this item. <br /> Hearing no further comment, Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. I <br /> Commissioner Carlson noted the identified location of athletic fields and inquired regarding .. <br /> parking, excavation, etc. Mr. Hjelle stated this site has a different zoning (R-l) and has been <br /> shown for many generations of the Master Plan as intermural fields. He explained they have no <br /> real plan for that area at this time but, personally, thinks it will be some type offield, perhaps a I <br /> shared asset with the City. Mr. Hjelle stated this is a sensitive area and Bethel College is aware <br /> and sensitive of the neighborhoods concerns. I <br /> Commissioner Carlson asked if they have discussed selling it. Mr. Hjelle stated the option of <br /> selling the property is not part of the current discussion. I <br /> Commissioner Carlson stated thc access to Snelling A venue appears to be opened/closed at <br /> various times and asked if the current traffic congestion could be relieved if it is opened more I <br /> often. Mr. Hjelle advised of their policy for opening/closing this access and attempt to <br /> discourage Mounds View High School students from using Bethel College as a shortcut. <br /> Mr. Hjelle stated Bethel College and City Staff are attempting to get the service access vacated I <br /> which would provide better access to the east parking lot. He thanked Mr. Ringwald and his <br /> staff for their assistance in this regard. I <br /> Commissioner Carlson inquired regarding the Campus Center. Mr. Hjelle explained the real <br /> model is simply a preliminary draft concept plan and they intend to meet the conditions of the I <br /> Code or apply for variances, if and when they are necessary. <br /> .. <br /> I <br />