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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—December 8,2010 2 A. Presbyterian Homes Tax Increment Financing Resolution Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher stated the Planning Commission is being requested to determine whether the redevelopment plan for Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills conforms to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the comprehensive plan for the City. On November 3, 2010, the Planning Commission approved Planning Case 10-012 and the Findings of Fact for that approval include: 1. The application is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan; 2. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area for the community as a whole because the facility has operated in the sire since 1955; the land use of the site is not proposed to change; the quality of the development and site design are anticipated to generally enhance the aesthetics of the site and surrounding area; and the impacts on Lake Johanna and water quality will be improved by increased storm water management and setbacks to the lake. 3. The Master PUD and Final PUD advance the City's goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan by promoting the development of a variety of housing options; preserving and increasing high-quality housing opportunities that are suitable for a mix of ages, incomes and household types; encouraging the incorporation of affordable, life-cycle, and work force housing into new development and redevelopment where feasible; and promoting the protection of lakes and the natural environment. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that although the Planning • Commission has already approved the Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills project, TIF statutes require that the Commission approve a separate resolution finding that the redevelopment plans conform to the City's Comprehensive Plan. She outlined the TIF request and TIF District map and provided additional background information including how TIF is evaluated. Chair Larson clarified the TIF District map does not include the TCAAP property. He also asked what the term would be for this request. Community Development Director Hutmach stated this was correct and the City could amend the map at a future date or create a new district in the future for this property. She also explained that the term for this request would be 16 years but it is expected to be completed in 14 years and the District could be decertified at that time. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. There were no additional questions from the Commission. Commissioner Reiff_moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend approval of Resolution 2010-001• Approving the Redevelopment Plans of Presbvterian Homes of Arden Hills Conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan as .