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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 2, 2015 6 <br /> It was discussed that bulk warehousing is not allowed in the TRC. The Council talked about the <br /> businesses in the Round Lake area, and specifically Delkor, and the type of businesses that the <br /> Council expected to see in TCAAP. <br /> The Council discussed businesses that require a large area for its products that they sell, such as a <br /> Mattress Factory, a car dealership, or a telecommunication or cell phone business, and the type of <br /> retail that is desired in TCAAP. It was unknown if a 70/30 definition for warehousing would <br /> impact these businesses. <br /> Mayor Grant started that he was okay with allowing a height of 24 feet in the flex or blue area. <br /> The Council discussed the definition of warehousing. It was stated that the only time in which <br /> warehousing is allowed is if it is part of a manufacturing and processing operation; and this is only <br /> allowed as an accessory use. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that one of her major concerns is that 70% of a building can be <br /> used for warehousing and she feels this amount of space is not an accessory; but rather a primary <br /> use. She was also concerned that the TRC didn't state that an office use could not have <br /> warehousing. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that the Gateway Overlay District section needed to be fixed <br /> because it was too vague. A better description of what the City wants to see in this district needs <br /> to be added to the Code. She also noted that the Table of Contents needs to be corrected. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that she wanted warehousing taken out of the TRC. She wanted it <br /> removed from pages 33 and 35. <br /> Mayor Grant was okay with removing warehousing from the Code. <br /> Councilmember Holden was okay with removing warehousing from the Code. However, she <br /> stated that the Council was also okay with warehousing being in the TRC in February or else it <br /> would not be in the final draft that is dated April 2015. She wanted staff to remind her why the <br /> Council made the decision that they did regarding warehousing. She stated that staff on Monday <br /> should be able to discuss with the Council the rational for having warehousing in its current form <br /> in the TRC. <br /> The Council discussed Table 5.1: TRC Zoning District Land Use Table as well as Table 5.2 <br /> Additional Use Criteria Table. <br /> The Council majority agreed to continue this work session to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015. <br /> Councilmember McClung disagreed with continuing the work session. <br />