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. . . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 7, 200 I 15 Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she felt this would be a good idea to allow the Commission time to discuss larger developments and upcoming amendments. Commissioner Zimmerman concurred and asked ifthe Commission would be in favor of holding a worksession on the Monday the same week of the meeting. Ms. Chaput stated this could arranged if members could commit to meeting, Commissioner Galatowitsch stated she felt an e-mail should be sent to see if the Commissioners feel a worksession was needed. She indicated a short meeting could be held before the normal meeting if needed as well. Ms. Chaput noted she would be in favor of this suggestion, Commissioner Sand asked if the Comp Plan needed a formal amendment to approve the gateway designation at the intersection at Lexington Avenue and County Road E. Ms, Chaput stated this item could be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Chair Baker asked that all amendments be brought forth for review at this meeting so that numerous requests are not being made for Comp Plan Amendments, Commissioner Sand asked if design standards should be set for the City to eliminate the lengthy discussions for the City. The Commission concurred. Ms. Chaput stated she would also be in favor of moving towards defining these standards. Commissioner Sand noted a planning consultant may be needed for this bnt stated it would be worth the time and effort. He noted the City of Shoreview has adopted design standards. Ms. Chaput noted her previous city of employment was in the process of approving design standards and it helped to streamline the approval process at the Planning Commission level. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to adjourn the meeting at 10:34 p,m, The motion carried unanimously (5-0).