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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION – JUNE 3, 2015 3 City Planner Streff reported that staff would supply this information to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Bartel wanted to see the TRC in a format that was easier to process both for himself and for the general public. He encouraged staff to create an executive summary that explains what sets this zoning code apart from other communities. Councilmember Holmes reported that the biggest area of contention for the Council at this time was density. Another concern was that the TCAAP site only had two entrances/exits. She understood that an entrance/exit onto Highway 10 would not be allowed. Further discussion ensued regarding the density of current neighborhoods in Arden Hills. Commissioner Bartel was frustrated with the link between the City and the residents. He stated that the TRC was a very large document, which would take a great deal of time to digest. He questioned how the City can further encourage the public to attend the upcoming hearings in order to gain comments and feedback. Associate Planner Bachler understood that the TRC was a technical document, which may not be easy for all residents to review and provide comment. Chair Thompson understood Commissioner Bartel’s point and encouraged staff to create a summary of the TRC for the Planning Commission and public to review. City Planner Streff commented that staff would draft a summary or presentation of the TRC for the Commissioners and public to review. Commissioner Jones recommended that staff create a potential timeline for the TCAAP construction and build out. Chair Thompson stated this may make the development more real to the residents of Arden Hills. Commissioner Zimmerman indicated that the Planning Commission can provide input, but believed that the needs and wants for the site may change over the next 10 years while TCAAP develops. Commissioner Holewa questioned if the Energy Resiliency Advisory Board’s (ERAB) recommendations were considered in the TRC. Associate Planner Bachler discussed areas within the TRC that had been amended based the recommendations provided by ERAB. Commissioner Zimmerman believed that the actions and recommendations of the ERAB should be considered further by Ramsey County and be included within the TRC. Commissioner Jones discussed the benefits of constructing buildings to an energy star rating.