1A.1, TCAAP Market Analysis and Comprehensive Plan Discussion

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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code 3. Any billboard located in the GB District may be expanded, altered, relocated or otherwise modified solely upon written approval of the City, provided the expansion, alteration, relocation or modification is authored by the City of Arden Hills in connection with a transaction which will result in a net reduction in the number of billboards or in the aggregate sign face area of the billboards, located within the GB District. H. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for the safety and convenience of occupants and visitors. 1. The source of illumination shall be hooded, concealed or controlled in a manner so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, streets or highways or residential areas east and south of Round Lake. 2. Accent lighting of buildings and sites may be permitted by the City. 3. A lighting plan shall be submitted that shows location, type of illumination and design. I. Pedestrian Circulation. All development within the District shall install pedestrian improvements in accordance with the NE 1-694/1-35W Plan approved by the City. Other pedestrian sidewalks and trails may be required by the City. J. Drainage, Wetlands and Flood Plain. A water management plan must be submitted for each project in the GB District. The plan must be approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District, other agencies as required and by the City Engineer. 1. On-site ponding is encouraged as a visual and functional amenity. 2. Two or more projects may coordinate their water management plans for their mutual benefit. K. Utility Lines. Provision for underground utility lines shall be required in all development within the GB District. 1320.135 Special Requirements of the Mixed Residential and Mixed Business Districts. The Mixed Residential and Mixed Business Districts encompass 460 acres of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant(TCAAP)property, hereinafter the 460 acres is referred to as the TCAAP property. The TCAAP property represents a significant opportunity to expand the City's mix of housing types,businesses,parks, and open spaces as well as an opportunity to consider an innovative development of regional significance such as a major league sports facility. The information and procedures in this section are intended to be a framework within which a detailed development plan for these two districts will be created. The development plan must be a cohesive master plan that is cost-effective, does not burden the existing community, and advances the goals of Arden Hills and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The master plan shall be prepared pursuant to the Planned Unit Section 1320—District Provisions Adopted:November 13,2006 Page 37 of 59