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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 3, 1999 <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br />Commissioner Sand confirmed that the new City Hall will have a designated street. <br />Commissioner Sand was not sure how much consideration could be given to the zoning of this <br />District, since knowing the layout of the streets would provide a better conceptualization of the <br />downtown district. He asked if plans had been made for the layout of the streets in the District. <br />Ms. McMonigal stated that some concepts have been considered. Ms. Randall indicated that the <br />City Hall was currently proposed to access directly off of Highway 96 and there is a gravel road <br />that would run along the back side, which could potentially become an improved street. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sand asked ifthe entrance to the City Hall off of Highway 96 was proposed to be <br />a permanent entrance. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Sand stated that <br />this would eliminate the intent for the access to the City Hall to be through the central town area. <br />He suggested that the City provide for an eventual permanent access from Hamline Avenue for <br />the City Hall. <br /> <br />Chair Erickson asked what portion of the Civic Center Zoning District would be owned by <br />Ramsey County. Ms. McMonigal indicated on the map the Ramsey County portion of the <br />Zoning District. Ms. Randall noted that the actual boundaries of the Ramsey County property <br />was llilcertain as a survey of the bOllildaries had not been done. Commissioner Sand noted that <br />the area pointed out by Ms. McMonigal did not abut Hamline Avenue. It was his understanding <br />that Hamline Avenue was to be a major entry way into this Zoning District and, if the Ramsey <br />COllilty facility Vvill not abut Hamline Avenue, this will provide the City Vvith more flexibility on <br />how Hamline Avenue is treated as an esthetically pleasing entry. <br /> <br />With regard to the issue of traditional versus downtown requirements, Commissioner <br />Galatowitsch stated that she had a difficult time visualizing how the plans for the new City Hall <br />will incorporate with other buildings. She felt that the design for the City Hall was more modem <br />and contemporary than would be fOllild in a traditional downtown setting. She felt that the <br />integration of the City Hall with a downtown area should have been taken into consideration <br />prior to designing the building. Ms. McMonigal noted that the City Hall area would be set apart <br />somewhat from the larger area of the District. <br />Chair Erickson stated that he was interested in pursuing the idea of a downtown type Ordinance. <br />He suggested that building placement, and whether or not parking Vvill be allowed to the front of <br />a building, be included in the development standards or district requirements. Not allowing <br />parking to the front of a building would allow a building to be close enough to the street to allow <br />for a pedestrian atmosphere. <br /> <br />Ms. McMonigal agreed and stated that the setback must be enough to allow space to the front of <br />the building. She suggested that a design study be made, however, she agreed that the Ordinance <br />could require no parking between the street and the buildings. Chair Erickson noted that a 20- <br />foot setback would eliminate the possibility of parking to the front of a building. Ms. <br />McMonigal stated that the 20-foot setback would be a minimum requirement, therefore, it would <br />allow, but not require no parking to the front. She reiterated that a design plan may have to be <br />created for the downtown area in order to properly consider setback and building requirements as <br />well as determine the location of streets and parking. <br /> <br />Chair Erickson stated that the intent of the City was to have the Zoning District in place as soon <br />as possible. He noted that the Ordinance can be changed and updated as needed. He indicated <br />that he was in favor of moving forward with the downtown alternate with some exceptions. He <br />suggested that the height limitation be changed from 45 feet to 35 feet and the lot coverage by <br />structure ratio be changed to 40 percent. <br />
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