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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION – September 3, 2014 2 chapters 6 through 11 (Building and Site Development Standards, Building Design Standards, Open Space Standards, Streetscape and Landscape Standards and Sign Standards). Chair Larson opened the floor to Commission questions. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed TRC site along with how it correlates with the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Larson questioned how each of the neighborhoods would develop. Councilmember Holmes anticipated that each neighborhood would develop as a separate Planned Unit Development. She reiterated that the TRC would be approved by the Arden Hills Planning Commission and City Council and not the JDA. Associate Planner Bachler reported that the intent of the TRC is for it to be user friendly for future developers, while also allowing developers to move quickly and efficiently through the permitting process. He reviewed the new terms that would be used within the proposed Code. The Commission discussed how to keep the TRC regulations “fair” between TCAAP and the remainder of Arden Hills. Councilmember Holmes reported that the term “Secondary/Garage Apartment” has been removed from the TRC. Chair Larson discussed the use of spandrel glass and recommended this issue be addressed within the Code. He then provided comment on the need for design flexibility for corporate tenants that may locate on the Thumb portion of the site. Commissioner Bartel suggested staff look into roof-top decks/patios as a possibility within TCAAP. City Planner Streff thanked the Commission for their input this evening and looked forward to reviewing the TRC in further detail at a future meeting. ADJOURN Chair Larson adjourned the September 3, 2014, Planning Commission Work Session Meeting at 8:38 p.m.