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p ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 15,2010 11 J.D Planning Vase#10-004—Roberts Development PUD Concept Review Councilmember Grant noted the location and surrounding amenities would greatly benefit the proposed senior housing development. Councilmember Holden stated this location was ideal for a residential development with the surrounding shops and bus line. She requested that additional landscaping be added to the plans with some of the blacktop removed as well. Mayor Harpstead explained he didn't see the senior housing fitting in this location. He understood the commercial real estate market was not good at this time and the proposed use was - a better option for the property. However, as Grey Fox/Red Fox redeveloped the proposed use may fit nicely into the community. Mayor Harpstead felt the landscaping, accessibility and sidewalks would be extremely important to provide visibility and connectivity to the surrounding amenities. He stated he would need further information before being convinced this could work at the proposed location. Mr. Roberts thanked the Council for their input and stated he would be leaving the additional information with the Council for their review. MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to extend the meeting 30 minutes for discussion of Item C, to table Item E and allow for 10 minutes to be reserved in each meeting for Council Comments. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). C. Planning Case #09-023 — US Bank (Michael O'Rourke) on behalf of the George J. Reding Estate Condition Use Permit (CUP) Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment— 1296 County Road F City Planner Beekman reviewed the application submitted by US Bank on behalf of the Reiling Estate for a conditional use permit amendment and zoning code amendment at 1296 County Road F. This request involves additional antennas beyond the original seven allowed on the tower. The tower was a legal non-conforming use and would need an amendment to the zoning code to bring the property into conformance. She reviewed alternative language to the zoning code with the Council and asked for concerns or comments. Mayor Harpstead indicated he was comfortable with the new language. Councilmember Holden was in agreement stating the language would protect the City's best interests in handling the antenna situation. E. TCAAP Planning Process This item would be discussed at the next work session meeting on March 29, 2010.