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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION March 5, 201410 The City Council also reviewed Planning Cases 14-006 and 14- a sign standard adjustment for its six properties on Dunlap Street and Grey Fox Road was for a Source Separated Organics collection area in Tony Schmidt Regional Park was denied (5- 0). The Planning Commission recommended approval of both of these planning cases at their February meeting. Councilmember Holmes invited the entire Planning Commission to attend the March 17, 2014, Joint City Council Work Session meeting at 6:30 p.m. She looked forward to the discussions regarding signage. She thanked all who attended the recent public hearings regarding the proposed franchise fees. She reported the Council would not be moving forward with franchise fees. She then provided the Commissioners with information on the Arden Hills Foundation. Vice Chair Thompson thanked the Council for holding two public hearings and for taking public comment regarding the franchise fees. She was pleased with the discussion that was held and was excited to see a growing awareness regarding the Arden Hills Foundation. B.TCAAP Update City Planner Streff stated that in February, a group of City, County, Rice Creek Watershed District, and St. Paul Chamber of Commerce staff worked with 7th Grade students at Chippewa Middle School to provide a practical, hands-on learning experience related to the TCAAP redevelopment. Staff engaged groups of students on natural resource planning, parks and engineering, arts, and math) curriculum while also providing students with a unique look at vocational opportunities. City Planner Streff explained that t of the TCAAP Redevelopment Partnership (TRP). The TRP supports elements of the redevelopment project related to community engagement and building business and legislative ol in City Planner Streff reported that the City Council has directed staff to proceed with a surface water management study that will consider issues related to drainage and stormwater infrastructure. Staff has met with Rice Creek Watershed District staff to discuss the scope of work for the surface water management study. The City and RCWD are discussing how to proceed with the study in a manner that will simplify the future permitting process. City Planner Streff indicated that developer interviews to gather feedback on the draft Master Plan have been completed. Overall, feedback from developers and the public has been very positive. The consultants are compiling comments that will be presented to the City Council in March. C.Planning Commission Comments and Requests Commissioner Hames asked if the Council has considered renaming the TCAAP site.