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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 24, 2015 3 Mayor Grant noted that the Council was still going to be finishing the TRC, without feeling constrained by the County. He stated that he believed that it would benefit the City and the County to come to an agreement on the goals for TCAAP in terms of jobs and housing values. He proposed that the Council begin reviewing the TRC at this time and provide direction to staff. Councilmember Holden wanted to see the TCAAP development integrated into the City and not have TCAAP stand alone as a separate development within the City. She requested that TCAAP be referred to as a development area and not a community. Councilmember Holden discussed the Campus Commercial Zoning District (page seven) and asked for clarification on the definition of"alteration" on page ten. Councilmember McClung noted that he was still not supportive of the JDA process, but understood that it was the system being followed. He suggested that the City be cognizant of how the AHATS property will relate to the TCAAP site now and in the future. Further discussion ensued regarding the JDA approval process and how parking would be addressed with respect to the 10%rule. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that language to Item E on page 17 stating: "up to 10% of total spaces" could be added. Councilmember Woodburn requested that the parking distance be reconsidered. He believed that 1,320 feet as listed on page 17 was too far to have people walk from a parking stall. City Administrator Klaers commented that City Code currently allows for 800 feet. Councilmember Holden recommended that this number be changed to 1,000 feet. Councilmember McClung asked when the JDA would be dissolved. He wanted to be ensured that the JDA would formally end after its purpose was served. JDA Attorney Norton reported that there would be no need for the JDA once all of the land was sold and initially developed. Councilmember Holden questioned the definition of professional offices and if the TRC was going to allow individuals to have studios or hair salons in their home. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that artist/workshops were allowed within the TRC. She provided further comment on the home occupation and personal services language. City Attorney Jamnik suggested that this portion of the TRC be cross-referenced to the Arden Hills Code (AHC). Councilmember Holden discussed the height and the stacking of housing units for Triplexes and Quads (page 32).