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I I ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 4. 1996 15 ,. Commissioner Larson stated he is uncomfortable with approving a plan which identifies a I building too close to Lake Valentine and suggested the plan be corrected to show proper setbacks. He stated he believes there are unresolved issues to address, such as the caretaker building, inclusion of the R-l parcel, and meeting setbacks. He stated if Bethel College does not I object, he would support tabling this application to the next Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Ringwald stated if the property southwest of the road could be included, would the Planning I Commission propose a different use such as a building. He suggested the application be advanced to the Council unless the Planning Commission is suggesting substantial changes to the Master Plan. I Mr. Hjelle stated he supports eliminating that R-l parcel from the Master Plan since it is not included in the legal description. He noted this parcel was only included at the request of staff. I Commissioner Larson stated he believes it is important to know Bethel's intention for that parcel. Mr. Hjelle stated there have been no changes for the past ten years with regard to this parcel and no plans to use it during the next ten years. I Chairman Erickson agreed with the need to determine whether it is part of the SUP but it appears .. it is not included. Mr. Ringwald clarified it is not part of the Master Plan and if included, would allow for considerably more building on the Bethel College property. I Commissioner Larson stated if this is part of Bethel's holdings, whether intended to remain as undeveloped, athletic fields, or dormitories, it should be looked at. I Commissioner Carlson asked if Bethel College would be willing to give the City a first right of refusal if they determine to sell it. Mr. Hjelle stated he is unable to answer this question. Commissioner Carlson asked if this has been part of Council's consideration. Councilmember I Malone stated he does not recall it and questioned how this would be financed. Mr. Ringwald stated the Staff would review the legal description to assure the R-l parcel being I mentioned is not part of the Master Plan. Chairman Erickson stated ifit is not included in the SUP or Master Plan, Bethel cannot be I mandated to include it at this time. A discussion ensued regarding conditions to be considered with approval of the request. I Chairperson Erickson directed staff to determine if the legal description of the SUP includes the parcel west of Old Highway 10. I Commissioner Larson suggested the athletic fields be removed from the Master Plan. t- Commissioner Sand noted that removal of the fields may open consideration to any other types of uses. I