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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 31, 20146 Mayor Grant explained that if this were to proceed, he would want to see the façade more closely fit into the B-2 District. He questioned how the applicant would use the additional 18,000 square feet of space. Ms. Behymer stated that she was uncertain at this time but commented that this site met all of her other needs. Councilmember Werner was uncertain how this matter should proceed. Councilmember Holmes fully supported the request. Councilmember McClung would rather see a proposal for this site that would tear down the building and replace it with something more fitting in the B-2 District. Mayor Grant questioned how many years Creative Catering has been in business and asked how quickly the space would be open for business, if the matter were to proceed. Ms. Behymer reported that she has been in business for the past 10 years. She estimated that the space would be operational in three to six months. Mayor Grant inquired how this item should proceed. City Planner Streff explaine would be added to the B-2 District to allow for kitchen and food assembly through the conditional use permit process. Staff would work with the City Attorney to draft this language. This matter would then go before the Planning Commission and City Council. Based on the consensus of Council, staff was directed to proceed with this item. Mayor Grant reiterated that this was not a final decision of the City Council but that there may be enough support from the Council for the matter to proceed. B.TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that this was the first of the sessions to discuss TCAAP matters. She provided the Council with a schedule of special meetings that are planned for the coming months. She requested that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the following topics. Infrastructure Study. The City and Ramsey County are working together on a Request for Proposals for an infrastructure study that will consider roadways, utilities, surface water management, and grading. Ramsey County will be the lead agency for the contract which will include analysis and preliminary design for the Spine Road and other infrastructure. Metropolitan Council Sewer Access Charge (SAC) Fees. New development is required to pay a sewer availability charge (SAC) to the Metropolitan Council. The fee amount is variable depending on the projected volume being added to the metropolitan sewer system. The one-time