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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 4
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<br />• Zoning Code Amendment to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code as Section 1380 of
<br />the Arden Hills Zoning Code.
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<br />City Planner Streff explained that the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether
<br />or not the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and TCAAP Redevelopment
<br />Code (TRC) meet the City’s vision for the area or if these changes would adversely affect the
<br />surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the following eight (8)
<br />findings of fact for this proposal:
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<br />General Findings:
<br />1. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and
<br />character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas,
<br />while protecting the community’s natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for
<br />future development.
<br />2. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the
<br />natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community.
<br />3. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and
<br />diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area.
<br />4. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse, and stable housing supply for all members
<br />of the community.
<br />5. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in the City.
<br />6. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to create
<br />a comprehensive, maintained, and interconnected system of parks, pathways, and open
<br />spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages,
<br />incomes and abilities.
<br />7. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />preserve, protect, and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces,
<br />lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources.
<br />8. The proposed TRC implements the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and
<br />vibrant TCAAP development.
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<br />City Planner Streff stated that staff recommends approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a
<br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code
<br />(TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, Report to the
<br />Planning Commission.
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<br />City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter:
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<br />1. Recommend Approval as Submitted.
<br />2. Recommend Approval with Additional Comments.
<br />3. Recommend Denial.
<br />4. Table.
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