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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 14, 2013 6 The Council requested updates when the City issues citations related to the rental licensing ordinance. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2013-009 amending Section 335 of the City Code regulating residential rental properties. The motion carried (5-0). 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Mayor Grant stated that under the public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. TCAAP AUAR Community Development Director Hutmacher stated at a special work session meeting on September 30, 2013, Kimley-Horn presented information on the AUAR process and development scenarios. An AUAR is a form of environmental documentation through Minnesota State Rules that evaluates a development scenario (or several scenarios) for an entire geographical area rather than a specific project. Development scenarios are established based upon the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, developers' plans and other relevant information. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the AUAR will test the development so that Arden Hills as the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) has information available to make informed decisions about the level of development and mitigation. An AUAR process is formally initiated by RGU order, which establishes the study area and scenarios to be addressed, and officially starts the AUAR process. Beth Kunkel, Kimley-Horn, provided the Council with a presentation and further defined the work that will be completed within the AUAR. She reviewed the requirements within the AUAR noting that the study will address the study area boundary and development scenarios. She explained that two development scenarios are proposed for study in the AUAR. The first scenario is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and the associated development limits included in the City's zoning code. The second scenario increases the amount of development to maximum density based on the anticipated capacity of the transportation network. Allowed uses within the 427 acres include retail, non-retail commercial (office, light industrial), residential, and park space. Zoning Scenario: up to 1,500 residential units; 500,000 square feet of retail; and 1,700,000 square feet of non-retail commercial