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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION – APRIL 7, 2010 2 B. TCAAP Zoning Project (continued) Zimmerman encouraged the City incorporate a community magnet into the TCAAP development whether this be through a theater, nature center, museum, or community center. Community Development Director Lehnhoff reviewed that through the negotiations with Ryan Companies this could have been possible, but with the public auction, the City would have to establish a TIF district. Zimmerman indicated he would like to see the City pursue a wind farm on the TCAAP site. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the consultant would be addressing several green options on the site and this issue would need to be addressed further. Chair Larson questioned if the TCAAP site was platted in any way. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the TCAAP site has no property lines at this time. The Army can subdivide the property, but will have 585 acres sold as one parcel at public auction this June. Chair Larson asked if the railroad easement would be sold along with the other TCAAP property. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated the Ramsey County Railroad Authority was not interested in the easement at this time. The access would remain as is. Chair Larson felt the number of potential purchasers for the TCAAP site was very limited given the need for remediation. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated Ryan Companies completed a great deal of testing on the TCAAP site. This information was available on the GSA website along with all of the Army’s data. This provided a guide to potential buyers. Holewa indicated there was some concern for the placement of affordable housing on the TCAAP site. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City could consider placing affordable housing on the site and offer TIF, but no decisions have been made at this time. Holewa stated the walkability of the development was stressed in the zoning regulations. He stated if the development was arranged as such, it could limit the use and flow of traffic through the area. Modesette suggested the low income housing and townhome style housing percentages or allowed density be clarified within TCAAP so as not to be construed city-wide. Reiff questioned if the TCAAP site would be developed through a master plan with one developer, or develop the site over time with phases. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City anticipates that the developer would come to the City and work through a master plan for the property. He indicated this could take 15-20 years with stages of development. The property could be subdivided by the purchaser for development by other companies.