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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 6, 2015 19 City Planner Streff explained Kimley-Horn has completed the Fit Test and presented the results to the City Council. Fit Test #1 evaluated how the site could be laid out with roadways and development lots given strict adherence to the draft TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). While the maximum number of residential units currently allowed in the draft TRC is 1,480 units, Fit Test #1 resulted in an actual built unit yield of 1,318 units. This is largely related to the difficultly in achieving the maximum density under “real world” conditions such as irregularly shaped development parcels and placement of roadways and other infrastructure. City Planner Streff indicated Fit Test #2 generally followed the draft TRC but assumed more flexibility with the size, location, and density of residential subdistricts. Fit Test #2 resulted in an actual built unit yield of 1,588 units. Most of the additional residential units were in the Hill Neighborhood where Fit Test #2 placed larger numbers of small- and mid-sized lots as well as townhomes, detached townhomes, and manor homes. City Planner Streff stated the City Council expressed concerns regarding the density and total number of residential units proposed in Fit Test #2. At the April 20, 2015, work session meeting, the Council provided direction to limit the number of multi-family (apartment, condominium or senior) units to 450 and to make changes to reduce the overall maximum number of residential units from 1,480 to approximately 1,334. The City Council continues to discuss their vision for number and mix of residential units as well as other issues related to the TRC. City Planner Streff commented the City Council has established a deadline for preliminary approval of the TRC of May 26, 2015. The City Council continues to meet to discuss the TRC and has scheduled a special work session for Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall. Commissioner Holewa questioned when the Planning Commission would be holding a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Associate Planner Bachler anticipated that the Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be brought to the Commission in June as a worksession discussion item. The formal public hearing is tentatively scheduled for the July Planning Commission meeting. C. Commission Comments and Requests Chair Thompson appreciated Commissioner Holewa’s work on the Energy Resilience Task Force. D. Staff Comments None. ADJOURN Commissioner Hames moved, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adjourn the May 6, 2015, Planning Commission Meeting at 8:41 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).