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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 17, 2014 2 Staff requested City Council feedback on the proposed realignment. Brad Lonberger, Gateway Planning, reviewed Chapters 8 through 10 in detail with the Council, along with the circulation plan. Councilmember Holden questioned the distance between the curb and buildings in the Town street section. Mr. Lonberger explained there would be 25 feet from the curb to the building at the intersection. At a non-intersection point,there would be 17 feet from the curb line to a building front. Councilmember Holmes asked about the three different zones in the Town Center between the street and the buildings. She questioned what was private land verse public land, and what areas were right of way verse the setback areas, and what uses were allowed in which zones Further discussion ensued regarding setbacks and the public right of way area. Councilmember Holmes expressed concern that TCAAP had no designated bike lanes. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed the location of several bike trails and trail connections through TCAAP. He indicated that bikes would still be allowed to safely ride on shoulders, neighborhood streets and trails. He discussed the street design guidelines that would be used within TCAAP. Mayor Grant asked how staff came up with the 25% screening for the commercial zoning district. He believed this percentage to be high. Mr. Lonberger indicated this percentage closely aligned with the City's current standards and noted all parking would have to be screened. Mayor Grant questioned the proper level of permeable surface for the large flex office district. Mr. Lonberger stated he did not typically code in permeable area, but rather encourages green and open spaces. He encouraged the Council to keep the green/open space at 20 to 25%. Councilmember Holden requested staff provide a definition of urban as referred to in the code. Mr. Lonberger commented this referred to a walkable community and noted the term "urban" could be removed from the code. Mayor Grant addressed the 10% permitted adjustment rule within the code. He requested a language change regarding new building materials. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed this rule in further detail with the Council. She hoped to have final comments from the Council to allow Chapter 9 be approved in February. Councilmember Holden questioned how the City would require an HOA or townhome association to properly maintain their roadways.