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DRAFT November 12, 2014 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 84 9.0 Open Space Standards 9.1 Open Space Approach: The Master Plan Vision for TCAAP recognizes the importance of providing a network of open spaces with a multitude of passive and active recreational opportunities. These opportunities are to be accommodated in a variety of spaces ranging from large scale open spaces to small scale pocket parks located within the Plan Area. The open space network will be serviced by an interconnected network of trails and paths for pedestrians and bicyclists alike, providing desired amenities for future residents and visitors alike. The approach to Open Space facilitates the implementation of the Master Plan Vision for the TRC. This vision for redevelopment is based on the City of Arden Hills’ goal to create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. The Open Space approach recognizes that the development context, with varying density and building types, is required to ensure quality open spaces that serve both recreational and placemaking goals of the Master Plan. 9.2 Required Open Space Designations: This section establishes standards for Open Space within the TRC. The TRC Regulating Plan (Attachment 1) designates areas for required Open Spaces within the TRC. The detailed Open Space Standards for each type are included in Attachment 3. These standards include general character, design, typical size, frontage requirements, and typical uses. (a) Required Open Spaces are the areas shown on the Regulating Plan with specific locations of future Open Spaces (including parks, plazas, greens, and squares). These spaces have been identified on the Regulating Plan due to the certainty of their location within the context of the overall Plan Area. Such required spaces shall be publicly accessible open spaces. The specific location of parks, particularly in the Hill and Creek neighborhoods, are likely to change based on developer input, but will need to include amenities identified in the TCAAP Master Parks Plan. 9.3 Water Infrastructure Designation: The Natural Resources Corridor within the TCAAP Site Redevelopment will be designed with the goal of maximizing compatibility and functionality of regional storm water, wetland mitigation, the Rice Creek re-meander, floodplain restoration, and groundwater requirements. An additional goal is to provide visual and active and passive recreational features to support adjacent land uses. 9.4 Permeable Area Requirement: (a) All development is required to maintain a permeable ground area per Table 9-1. Table 9-1 Permeable Area Requirements (b) Permeable ground area shall be on-site within the parcel limits of the development. (c) Up to 100% of Private Common Open Space may count towards the permeable ground area if the materials and ground cover for the Private Common Open Space meets the standards of permeability. (d) Street screening for parking lots that utilize vegetative screening may count towards the permeable ground area requirements. District Min Pervious Lot Area Neighborhood 40% Transition 20% TC, Retail, Office 10% Flex Office/CC 25%