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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 7, 2014 9 City Planner Streff reported that during the months of January, February, and March, staff and consultants collected public comments on the draft Master Plan at meetings and events including: • Joint Development Authority meeting, January 6, 2014 • Planning Commission work session, January 8, 2014 • Public Open House, January 22, 2014 • Five Cities meeting, March 10, 2014 • Development Interviews, January 30, February 20, and March 12, 2014 On April 14, 2014, the City Council reviewed a summary of public comments compiled by Kimley-Horn. On April 21, 2014, the City Council discussed recommendations from the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) for amenities needed within each park area. The PTRC recommendations, which were accepted by the City Council, can be summarized as follows: • Park areas in neighborhoods should include play structures, a gazebo, and off-street parking (located either in lots or in bump-outs along the public street); • Parks should be located nearer to center or at the entrance to residential neighborhoods so that park traffic is not routed through the neighborhood; • An adult athletic facility (softball and hockey) should be located adjacent to a County road. This facility should be lighted and ideally will have shared parking with adjacent businesses. City Planner Streff indicated that the City Council also discussed goals for the surface water amenity on April 21. Council comments included: • Pond areas should be well-maintained and should have water present at all times; • Ponds may be connected by natural areas or a “brook” environment; • Trails and benches should be included so that the surface water management can also be a site amenity. City Planner Streff explained that the City Council is scheduled to discuss residential densities and the flex space land use on May 19, 2014. In preparation for this meeting, the City Council was provided with suggestions for a self-guided mobile tour highlighting various types of residential and commercial development. Planning Commission members may be interested in the self-guided tour as well since it is relevant to upcoming discussions on zoning requirements and design standards for residential and commercial development. The City Council was also given three articles recommended by JDA Chair David Sand: • Mixed-Income Housing – Myth and Fact • Higher Density Development – Myth and Fact • Visualizing Density, Chapter One City Planner Streff reported that the City Council reviewed the draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) on April 14, 2014. The draft AUAR and Mitigation Plan was