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. . e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 6,1999 DRAfu certain percentage of trips that can be handled by the intersection. Ms. Randall stated that she would verify ifthis would be possible. Commissioner Sand requested confirmation that the Comprehensive Plan had designated the Hamline A venue and Highway 96 intersection as a gateway to the City of Arden Hills. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Sand stated that this will require certain design amenities to be incorporated into the entryway. Chair Erickson suggested that McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates keep in mind the original intent of the area. It was his belief that Ramsey County will take over the portion of the site closest to the road. He suggested that the City build into the Zoning District certain Civic Center design criteria that Ramsey County will have to work around. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that it had been her beliefthat Ramsey County would be acquiring the property along County Road 1. Ms. Randall stated that this was no longer the area that the County was proposing to acquire. Commissioner Sand pointed out that this was contrary to the original plan of a joint public works facility at the north end of the site. Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that Ramsey County would be taking over the gateway area and constructing something that the City of Arden Hills does not want. She asked if the City of Arden Hills had no power to control this. Ms. Randall stated that the City would be more powerless without creating a Zoning District. The current zoning of this area would not be as restrictive as the City would want. This was the reason that the City Council had wanted to push through the new Zoning District. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked what would happen if the Civic Center Zoning District did not include the County facility. Councilmember Malone stated that the chronology of events must be kept in mind. The City of Arden Hills had been moving along with a lease agreement with the Minnesota Army National Guard. After many promises, this lease agreement fell through and the Army National Guard stated that the City of Arden Hills must get legislation. At that time, the City was informed that Ramsey County was being included in the legislation, Therefore, the Legislative Bill included two portions, one going to the City of Arden Hills and the other to Ramsey County, The City of Arden Hills realized that the zoning ofthis property must be established quickly as Ramsey County would be gaining fee title to the property which had not been in the original plan, The City of Arden Hills was concerned that, if the Zoning District was not in place prior to Ramsey County beginning construction of their facility, the County may be able argue that the City was attempting to zone the property after the fact. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that she had not realized that the Bill gave Ramsey County as much land as it does. Commissioner Baker asked what the height restriction for buildings may be in the Civic Center Zoning District. Ms, Randall stated that the current height restriction in all Zoning Districts is 35 feet. She suggested that this could be reduced for this Zoning District. Commissioner Sand asked how fast this new Zoning District could be approved. Ms. Randall stated that the public hearing will be held on November 3, 1999 and the City Council would