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