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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 18, 20138 <br /> <br />Chair Larson <br />discussed the 2013 Planning Commission Work Plan with the Council. He <br />discussed the role, upcoming tasks, and items of concern for the Planning Commission. He noted <br />the Planning Commission has two open seats at this time and will be working to find volunteers. <br />He anticipated the development of the TCAAP site will be a major focus in the coming years. It <br />was noted development in the metro area is beginning again. He hopes the zoning within TCAAP <br />will be mixed use and flexible as this will assure the development meets the growing needs of the <br />community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> questioned if the B-2 design standards were finalized. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman <br /> discussed the design standards implemented in 2009 stating the Planning <br />Commission was further considering the design standards to see if they work for the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> asked if the sign code would be reviewed. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman <br />reported the sign code was going to be reviewed given the fact recent <br />r <br />complete with the pending development of the TCAAP site. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />requested comment on the open space and park reserve zoning designation. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman <br /> stated in 2008 the City updated the Comprehensive Plan with two <br />separate park land designations. She noted AHATS was park reserve with City parks designated <br />as open space. State law requires the City to update the Zoning Code to match its Comprehensive <br />Plan. A park zoning designation would protect the property from development in the future and <br />would be an important tool for the City to have in place. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> asked what the difference would be between a park designation and an <br />open space zoning designation. <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman <br /> discussed this in detail stating the permitted use would vary and noted <br />these zoning classifications would only apply to City owned property. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> questioned how the new variance requirements were affecting the <br />Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Chair Larson <br /> was pleased with the new requirements stating this has greatly assisted the <br />Commission in reviewing requests. <br /> <br />Further discuss ensued regarding the positive growth in the housing market. <br /> <br /> <br />The Council thanked the Planning Commission for their presentation and input this evening. <br /> <br />