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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 24, 2008 5 Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that structures such as air conditioners would need to be included in the 50 feet and that these items would need to be screened in. He also clarified how the maximum height of a building would be calculated to allow for peaked roofs. Councilmember Holden asked what the correlation between the required traffic studies and the density was. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that all developments would be required to conduct a traffic study unless this was waived by the Council. Councilmember McClung clarified that any development that requires a PUD would require a traffic study unless the Council waived this. Councilmember Holden asked how the 20 units per acre figure was arrived at. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained that the figure was used by the Civic Center zoning distinct. Mayor Harpstead asked if there were areas in Arden Hills that had more than 12 units per acre. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that he would have to look into this and get back to the Council. Councilmember Grant asked if a higher density could be requested in a PUD. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that a higher density could be requested during the PUD process. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to Approve Ordinance 2008-010 for a Definition and Design Standards Related to the B2 District as Presented in the November 24,2008 Planning Case Report and to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2008-010. Councilmember Holmes suggested on page 3, the District Requirements Chart, the amount for Lot Covered by Structure be changed to 40% and Minimum Landscape Lot Area be changed to 25%.