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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 13, 2014 2 process. Based on City Council discussion and a review of the requirements of the Joint Powers Agreement, the City Attorney and the JDA Attorney have made proposed revisions to Chapter 3. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that for tonights meeting the City Attorney has prepared a memo outlining Minnesota Statutes regarding park dedication and how they apply to the City's acquisition of park land on TCAAP. City staff also requested City Council feedback on definitions (Chapter 4) and the Permitted Use Table (Chapter 5) specifically with regard to the definition and placement of single family residential, and small, medium, and large multi-family uses. Additionally, City Council feedback is requested regarding the possible revisions to Chapter 3. Councilmember Holden requested to see the comment tracker compiled by staff and the zoning consultant. Mayor Grant stated that as the draft TRC was changed, the Council may want to review the entire document again. Councilmember McClung explained that he had a very hard time following the document. He commented on the amount of time that had been spent by the Council and staff working on the TRC. He stated that he had expected to receive a redlined version of the document. Mr. Norton provided comment on the changes to Section 3.3. He noted that as issues arise, revisions will be required. Councilmember Holmes understood that staff was working hard on the Code; however, she believed it was extremely difficult to follow. She felt that more time would be needed to properly review and approve the Code. Councilmember McClung commended staff for their efforts on the Code, but agreed it was difficult for the Council to fully grasp the complexity of the Code in a timely manner. Mayor Grant recommended that the Council address higher level processes this evening and provide staff with feedback. He expressed concern with the 10-acre concept and the special development plan concept. He did not anticipate that developers were going to purchase a smaller single parcel for development. He requested further information on the special development plan concept. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the special development process with the Council. She noted that developers would be allowed greater flexibility when developing 10 acres or more but approvals would be required to have a 4/5 vote from the JDA. Councilmember Holden suggested that a portion of the zoning requirements remain static within the new developments. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff could investigate this further.