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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 2 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that all buildings, with the exception of the steel beams in Building 502, have been wrecked to grade. Most underground utilities have been removed, and the removal of existing substations and utility poles has begun. As building slabs are removed, soil samples are being taken and submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for clearance. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the City Council has held two meetings with Gateway Planning, the zoning consultant. Drafts of the TCAAP zoning ordinance have been discussed by the City Council, and further revisions are anticipated. Additional meetings with Gateway Planning are scheduled for November 3 and 17, 2014. City staff, County staff, and financial consultants have been meeting with commercial and residential developers to get feedback on land values, absorption rates, and the draft zoning document. Developers are being invited to attend work sessions to allow the City Council an opportunity to ask questions and have a direct dialogue with developers. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that on September 8, 2014, representatives from Anderson Companies and Cushman & Wakefield/Northmarq attended the City Council work session. Much of the discussion focused on how to ensure that commercial development was attractive and that it was a good fit with other TCAAP development. The developers believed that the site's amenities including open space, trails, and proximity to retail and services would be attractive to users that offer high-quality jobs. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that on September 22, 2014, representatives from Pratt Homes and Mattamy Homes attended the City Council work session. The developers provided insight into housing products desired by the market, housing characteristics including size and setbacks, and features and locations of parks and amenities. Developers advised the Council on how to have good transitions between residential and other uses and how to avoid monotony in residential development. Additional work sessions with residential and retail developers are being scheduled. Developer comments are being compiled and will be reviewed by the City Council at upcoming meetings. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that staff and consultants are scheduling work for the regulations and policies component of the master planning process. She noted that a special work session has tentatively been scheduled for December 1, 2014. The meeting will take place at approximately 6:30 pm after the regular JDA meeting. The current schedule for TCAAP meetings is as follows: September 29, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room • County Road I and Thumb Road Design Review(Infrastructure) • Zoning Definitions (Chapter 4) • Discuss Chapters 6-7 (Building and Site Development Standards, Building Design Standards)