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e e . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 1,2000 13 Councilmember Larson stated a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new City Hall facility was held October 16. He added the title has not been transferred but an agreement with the Department of Anny allowed the City to work on the property more than was originally agreed upon. He noted the transfer ofthe title is still pending. Councilmember Larson stated, with regard to the proposal for the property at New Brighton Road and County Road D, that he hoped the project would be approached in a creative manner. He added that the applicants have done a good job in developing another property at that intersection. Councilmember Larson stated he is unsure whether the Neighborhood Business District zone will work there if no provision for residences is made. He added it may be an opportunity to reconsider the zoning as underlying uses do not fit within the Neighborhood Business District. He noted that only the General Business classification allows both residences and businesses. Chair Erickson stated there is no reason that the Neighborhood Business District should not have a provision for residences. He added the Commission might wish to review that issue. Councilmember Larson stated it might be best to leave the definition as it is, and if it comes forward as a project, the applicants could apply for a PUD and rezoning at that time. Commissioner Galatowitsch stressed the importance of working with business owners and doing whatever is necessary to redevelop this property. She added she would not wish the City's zoning requirements to discourage the applicant in any way. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated the PUD process would be cumbersome and lengthy. Chair Erickson agreed. Commissioner Baker stated it would open the City to more PUD applications. Councilmember Larson stated it would still be necessary to rezone the property. Commissioner Sand suggested the property could be split-zoned, or to redefine the requirements ofthe Neighborhood Business District. The Commission agreed. Ms. Chaput stated she would include a discussion of the Neighborhood Business District requirements on the Commission's next meeting agenda. B. Planning Commissioners Chair Erickson expressed regrets at having missed the groundbreaking ceremony on October 16. He asked for a projected completion date. Counci1member Larson stated the facility will be completed in 2001. C. Staff 1. Upcoming I-35W Coalition Planning Commission Meeting - Topics Ms. Chaput stated a joint Planning Commission meeting is being planned, and asked whether the Commissioner's had any topics they might wish to discuss. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she attended a joint Planning Commission meeting which was interesting and promoted a sense of community among the neighboring cities. Commissioner Baker stated a presentation had been given with regard to using GIS to coordinate data from multiple sources.