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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 8, 2013 4 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, explained that he has been following this project for the past 10 years. He encouraged the City to be bold with the planning of this site. He supported the existing amework and vision for the TCAAP project. He recommended the design be g p J sustainable to create a stable tax base, and requested that transportation and traffic be fully thought through by the Council and City staff. It was his suggestion to have a large traffic hub at County Road H. Mr. Salmela presented the Council with a handout and then discussed a recent trip he took to Europe. He encouraged the Council to consider a higher density footprint for retail as was seen through his travels. He provided comment on a new development in Rosemount. He requested solar and geothermal energy be considered for TCAAP. He wanted to see that the TCAAP development be unique and stand out in the metro area. He recommended that the property have a water tower with a viewing area as it would provide an incredible view of the downtown skyline. Mr. Salmela suggested that the land be marketed both locally and nationally. This may bring in larger tenants or corporations and ultimately, jobs to Arden Hills. He recommended the JDA consider forming a task force committee. He then thanked the Council for their time. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 13-003 — 3833 Lexington Avenue Master Planned Unit Development, Final PUD for Phase I, and Preliminary Plat Community Development Intern Bachler stated that the applicant has requested approval of the Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development of Phase I, and Preliminary Plat of the Lexington Station redevelopment proposal. He explained that Roberts Development Company owns the industrial warehouse building at 3771 Lexington Avenue that has been converted to retail use, as well as the property at 1120 Red Fox Road. They recently closed on the former Blue Fox property at 3833 Lexington Avenue, which consists of two parcels. The company is in the process of platting the property to merge the two parcels together. The applicant is proposing a multi-phased redevelopment at the southwest corner of Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue that would include all four parcels. In total, 7.57 acres would be included in the redevelopment project. Community Development Intern Bachler indicated that Phase I would include the demolition of the Blue Fox Restaurant and the construction of an approximately 15,000 square foot retail building for up to nine tenants. Two of the larger retail bays have been designed to accommodate restaurant users. The site plan includes a drive-up window located on the northern side of the building and outdoor seating areas in front of the two restaurant bays. The primary building fagade