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The proposal requires the property to be rezoned from the current I-1, Limited Industrial District, to R-4, Multiple Dwelling District. In order to rezone the property, the City's future land use map in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan must also be amended to reflect the new Multiple Family use for the property, which is currently identified as Utility in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan amendment requires Metropolitan Council approval as well as City approval. In addition to the rezoning of the property and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, the applicants are also requesting a Preliminary and Final Plat to subdivide the property into two parcels, and a Master and Final PUD for the development itself. The 2.76 acre property currently operates under a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that was approved in 1972 for a 240 foot communications tower. Because the CUP encompasses the entire property it will need to be amended to reflect the proposed legal description for the newly subdivided lot. The City Council will hold the public hearing for the CUP Amendment because notice was not published in time for the Planning Commission meeting. The communications tower and the 1,600 square foot equipment building are located on the south side of the lot. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into two lots and rnaintain the existing tower and equipment building separate from the housing development. The proposed four-story building consists of 55 housing units with one to three bedrooms, a 55- stall underground parking garage, and a 55-stall surface parking lot. The development would also include a tot lot playground and picnic area for residents. As part of the park dedication requirement, the applicant is proposing to construct an approximately 1,680 foot trail along the south side of County Road F that connects their property with the sidewalk Land O' Lakes completed last year, which connects to Lexington Avenue. The final engineering and location of the sidewalk require approval from Ramsey County and the City. In summary, this proposal includes seven interrelated requests: l. Conditional Use Permit Amendment of CUP 72-024 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designation of the property from "Utility" to "Multiple Family" 3. Rezoning from I-1 to R-4 4. Preliminary Plat 5. Final Plat 6. Master Planned Unit Development for the Arden Village Redevelopment 7. Final Planned Unit Development for the Arden Village Redevelopment Rezonin� and Comprehensive Plan Amendment The City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan lays out the future land uses that are anticipated for all properties within the City. Based on the future land uses, the City can plan for improvements, anticipate infrastructure needs, and create appropriate land use regulations. The City's Zoning City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for March 8, 2010 \�Nletro-inet. us�ardenhills�Admin\Council�Agendas & Packet Information�2010`3-8-10 Regular�Packet Information\6A 03-08-10 - Regular Meeting - Arden Village - Memo.doc Page 2 of 10