1D, Planning Case 10-004 - Roberts Development PUD Concept Review

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Discussion This property is zoned B-3, which is similar to B-2 in that it provides for business uses. The Guiding Plan for the B2 District lists medium and high density residential as an appropriate ro riate land use within the B-2 District. Furthermore, the Zoning Code has been amended to include this type of use as a permitted use within the B-2 District. While a long-range study similar to the one completed last year for the B-2 District is recommended for the B-3 District, it has not yet taken place. The City has not reviewed this area in terms of whether this would be a suitable location for regular or senior apartments. The Red Fox/Grey Fox area of Arden Hills primarily Y has industrial uses; however, there are many retail businesses located along Lexington ton Avenue that may be desirable locations for seniors living in this area, including a Health Partners facility also located on Northwoods Drive The applicant is requesting feedback regarding the suitability of this type of use in this area. The fact that the City has not previously considered it does not mean that it necessarily would not compliment other adjacent uses; however, additional direction from the Council is needed before this can be fully reviewed. Issues to consider may include access to arks and open the p pspace, compatibility of senior housing with other surrounding uses, and pedestrian access. City Review Process and Regulations There are two mechanisms available that would allow a residential use on this The property. first would be to amend the Zoning Code to allow residential uses within the B-3 District similar to the amendment that allowed certain kinds of residential uses within the B-2 District. The second option would be to rezone the property to a residential district or to the B-2 District. Either option would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment, similar to what was done with the Arden Village project. Depending on which route was taken the project would then o p J g through a Planned Unit Development (PUD)process or a Conditional Use Permit rocess. (CUP)p Either of these processes would require a public hearing before the Planning Commission and review by the City Council. Preliminary Review Timeline Based on comments from the City Council, Staff plans to bring the concept review to the Planning Commission at their April 7 meeting. If the applicants decide to move forward with a formal review application, they have indicated that the would like to submit a completed Y p application in time for the May 5, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. The Planning g Commission would hold a public hearing where they could recommend approval, recommend denial, or table the application to another meeting. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation at their May 7 meeting, it would likely come to the City Council on June 1, 2010. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for March 15, 2010. C:•Documents and Settingslbecky.brazyslLocal Settings)Temporary Internet Files IOLK15F03-IS-10-Work Session-Memo-Robert's Development Concept Review.doc Page 2 of 2