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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 17, 2015 5 Councilmember Holden asked if a “Park Plan” would be included as an appendix to the TRC. She noted her concern with pocket parks within senior developments. Associate Planner Bachler stated that the TRC does reference a TCAAP Master Parks and Open Space Plan within Section 9. Councilmember Holden recommended that a vision statement for the water feature be considered within the TRC. She thought that there was a void with regard to the water feature. She suggested that staff consider adding language to address this concern. Councilmember Woodburn stated that he understood that it was quite expensive to maintain water features. Councilmember Holmes suggested that staff speak with the City of Edina staff to see how they maintain Centennial Lakes. Councilmember Holden stated that she wanted to make sure that future road access into AHATS could be provided. Mayor Grant expressed concern that there were several long roadways with buildings/homes along only one side of the street. He noted that this would become an issue when the streets needed to be improved and assessed. JDA Attorney Norton reported that this was a challenging issue that the City should address prior to any TCAAP land being sold. Councilmember Woodburn recommended that the shared parking language be addressed by staff. He requested further information on zero lot lines within the Neighborhood District. Associate Planner Bachler discussed when and where zero lot lines would be permitted in the Neighborhood District. Councilmember Holden asked if the fit and market study would cover both residential and commercial properties. She was in favor of the study including commercial properties. City Administrator Klaers reported that he has only had one conversation with the County regarding the fit and market study. He believed that from the initial conversation, the study would concentrate on residential development. Councilmember McClung anticipated that after the fit study was complete, there would be fewer residential units than the Council was anticipating. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Mayor Grant stated that he had discussed the potential of a dog park at Freeway Park with Public Works Director Maurer. He requested the Council consider this and provide staff with feedback.