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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 8, 2014 14 A. Planning Commission Comments and Requests None. B. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the September 8, 2014, City Council Work Session stating the City Council reviewed two concept plans presented by Roberts Management Group for the properties at 1235 Red Fox Road and 4200 Round Lake Road, also known as the Traverse Business Center site. Roberts Management Group would be proposing to develop both sites with multi-tenant light industrial buildings that would include a mix of office, manufacturing, warehousing, and retail uses. The plans presented to the City Council were only preliminary and no formal action was taken at this meeting. The City Council unanimously approved Planning Case 14-025, which was a Site Plan Review request at 3657 Snelling Avenue to construct a detached accessory garage in front of the single- family dwelling on the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0) of this case at their meeting on September 3, 2014. The City Council also unanimously approved Planning Case 14-026, which was a Variance request at 1830 Noble Road for the construction of a new single-family dwelling that would encroach 16.5 feet into the required secondary front yard setback. The Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0) of this case at their meeting on September 3, 2014. Councilmember Holmes discussed the two State of the City meetings that were held and was pleased with the attendance at this year’s events. C. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher reported all buildings, with the exception of the steel beams in Building 502, have been wrecked to grade. Most underground utilities have been removed, and the removal of existing substations and utility poles has begun. As building slabs are removed, soil samples are being taken and submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for clearance. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the City Council has held two meetings with Gateway Planning, the zoning consultant. Drafts of the TCAAP zoning ordinance have been discussed by the City Council, and further revisions are anticipated. Additional meetings with Gateway Planning are scheduled for November 3 and 17, 2014. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained City staff, County staff, and financial consultants have been meeting with commercial and residential developers to get feedback on land values, absorption rates, and the draft zoning document. Developers are being invited to attend work session meetings to allow the City Council an opportunity to ask questions and have a direct dialogue with developers. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated on September 8, Kent Carlson, Anderson Companies, and Todd Hanson, Cushman & Wakefield/Northmarq attended the City