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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 4, 2014 12 Summaries of Council direction at the April 21, 2014, work session meeting were provided to the Planning Commission in the May 7, 2014, TCAAP Update. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the City Council discussed residential densities and the flex space land use on May 19, 2014. The City Council chose not to set a maximum number of dwelling units at this time, although the Council may revisit a maximum unit count during the regulations and policies component of the master planning process. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the City Council did not make changes to the amount of land designated for the flex space land use. The City Council discussed their preference for office development and that this type of development should be allowed and encouraged in the flex space area. The City Council will consider regulations that limit the amount of warehouse/distribution uses at TCAAP. Based on City Council direction on May 19, 2014, revisions have been made to the draft master plan land use map, which can be summarized as follows: • Parks in the Creek, Hill, and Town neighborhoods have been adjusted slightly to accommodate recommended amenities. It is important to note that the exact size, dimensions, and layouts of parks will be determined at a later date. The PTRC recommendations focused on the amenities required in each park; how those amenities are accommodated at each site will be determined during park design. • The town neighborhood park adjacent to the existing water treatment facility has been more clearly identified as a park. The civic area adjacent to the park contains the water treatment facility and space for another civic use such as a small amphitheater or a historical marker/display. • In the Creek neighborhood, the park location has been shifted to be closer to the entrance to the neighborhood. This has been done to limit the amount of program-related traffic driving through the neighborhood. In the case of the Hill park, this was not possible due to the terrain. The ball fields need relatively flat surface areas, and there are limited locations in the Hill neighborhood where this is possible. • Pocket parks were removed as they are too small to be maintained and programmed by the City. Developers will be encouraged to include pocket parks that will be privately owned and maintained. • An adult athletic facility (softball, ice rinks) has been added to the flex space area west of the Spine Road. Because this facility will need to be lighted and will attract primarily adult users, it is appropriate that it be located outside of residential neighborhoods and along the County road. Shared parking with adjacent businesses will be considered, similar to what is currently in place at Cummings Park. • A block of residential development at the north end of the town neighborhood was removed to accommodate anticipated storm water management needs in that area.