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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 6, 1999 20 review the Planning Case at its November 29,1999, regular Council meeting. She stated that the a review by the City Council could be moved up to November 8, 1999. Commissioner Sand ,., confirmed that the new Zoning District could be approved by the end of November. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Sand stated that Ramsey County would not begin construction of their proposed facility before the end of November. Councilmember Malone concurred, Ms, Randall corrected her earlier statement regarding building height limitations. She stated that the 1-2 and I-Flex Zoning Districts allow buildings up to 45 feet. Chair Erickson stated that Ramsey County will most likely want at least 36 feet of clearance in the building, however, he was not sure what their height requirements may be, Ms, Randall suggested maintaining a 35 foot height requirement. The Planning Commission concurred. Chair Erickson stated that he was unsure how to create a Zoning District with regard to floor area ratio and bulk requirements. He was concerned that Ramsey County would be proposing a large facility. He asked if it was certain that the 42 acres for the County facility would be located at the northwest comer of the intersection of Hamline Avenue and Highway 96, Ms. Randall stated that this was the most likely location. Chair Erickson pointed out that the facility would be located directly at the gateway. Commissioner Sand suggested that the City of Arden Hills consider allowing Ramsey County an additional curb cut to eliminate the truck traffic at the designated gateway. Chair Erickson noted that Ramsey County was proposing to reconstruct Highway 96 and suggested that an additional curb cut be added at that time. Councilmember Malone noted that the County may not be reconstructing Highway 96 for some time. e Commissioner Sand asked when the comments from the Planning Commission should be submitted to staff. Ms. Randall asked that the comments be submitted to staff within the next week. Chair Erickson confirmed that McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates will submit a draft Ordinance to the Planning Commission to be marked up and returned to staff prior to the public hearing, Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Sand asked if the information from McCombs, Frank, Roos, and Associates would be more than a narrative and would include illustrations of the area. Ms. Randall stated that the Ordinance would include a chart specifying restrictions such as setbacks and a chart specifying the uses. Also included would be a Subsection with specific requirements for this particular area. Drawings will be included which will depict the areas that will be included in the Zoning District. Commissioner Rye asked if the City of Arden Hills had discussed with Ramsey County their plans and if there was a possibility of negotiating the needs and wants of both the City and the County, Ms. Randall stated that negotiations may be possible, however, the City does not want the County to be so involved that they would guide the City as to how the District should be laid a out. She felt that the City should have the Zoning District established first. Then Ramsey ,., County can request variances according to their needs, Commissioner Rye asked if this made more sense than negotiating with the County. Ms. Randall stated that it may be possible for the