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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION – DECEMBER 3, 2014 3 Commissioner Zimmerman commented on the streetscape goals and encouraged staff to include standards in the TRC that would maintain the clear vision triangle at intersections. Discussion ensued regarding surmountable curbs and roadway design. Commissioner Jones asked if on-street parking would be allowed on any of the residential streets within TCAAP. He recommended that on-street parking only be allowed on one side of the street. Chair Larson reviewed the plans in further detail and noted which streets would have on-street parking. City Planner Streff discussed the current parking standards within Arden Hills’ neighborhoods. Commissioner Bartel asked if a cross section of the spine road was available. Councilmember Holmes believed that the County had updated this information, but it was not included in the TRC. City Planner Streff reported that the spine road was a County road and that it would look similar to Highway 96. Chair Larson discussed the proposed roundabout at County Road I and I-35W. Commissioner Jones asked if the trail system would extend through to the residential neighborhoods. City Planner Streff commented that a sidewalk and trail network plan has not been designed for the TCAAP property yet. Councilmember Holmes discussed the wildlife trail corridor owned by Ramsey County. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned in what direction water in the central water infrastructure area would drain. City Planner Streff reviewed the natural flow of water through the TCAAP property. Commissioner Holewa requested further information on the parks and open space proposed for TCAAP. Associate Planner Bachler provided comment on the required open spaces within the TRC. He commented that these areas would be zoned Parks and Open Space after development proposals are brought forward and the exact location of the parks is determined. Commissioner Thompson wanted to be sure that the park areas were set aside as the neighborhoods developed.