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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 5, 2015 4 Councilmember Holden requested further information on how bicycle parking would be addressed within TCAAP. She suggested that the Council further discuss clear height for industrial uses and recommended that this height not exceed 20 or 22 feet. Mayor Grant expressed concern with TCAAP having too many warehouse uses, noting that these uses would not have as many jobs as office uses. Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested that the clear height limit be closer to 24 feet. She believed that the proposed language within the TRC would protect the City from large distribution centers. City Administrator Klaers commented that if the Council mandated that clear height be built below 24 feet, it would discourage developers from doing projects. Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Holmes were willing to support a 25 foot clear height as long as the 10% flexibility was not allowed. Mayor Grant agreed to this height and language as well. Councilmember Holden discussed the frontage setbacks on page 30 and requested clarification from staff. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the standard setbacks would be 15 feet; five feet for snow storage, five feet for sidewalk, and five feet for hardscape in front of buildings. Councilmember Holmes asked if the utilities would be under the hardscape. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that gas, water, sewer, fiber optic and electric would be located under the hardscape. He stated that this would be the only available location for the utilities in the Town Center area. Councilmember Holden inquired if three feet of screening would provide enough space. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the three feet would be enough for a decorative fence and some shrubs. Further discussion ensued regarding setbacks, sidewalks, curb cuts, and primary/secondary entrances for the Town Center retail area. Councilmember-elect Woodburn asked if the height of spires would be limited within TCAAP. He recommended that a standard be set and that they be no more than 24 %2 feet. Community Development Director Hutmacher reviewed the language within the TRC that addresses spires.