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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 11 Ramsey County Commissioner McDonough commented that 1,700 units was not the focus of Metropolitan Council. However, there were a certain number of units that the Metropolitan Council was interested in seeing before they would invest in infrastructure within TCAAP. He encouraged the City to consider 1,700 units as this would make the development more competitive to receive additional transit lines when compared to other developments in the metro area. Commissioner Bartel questioned how long it would take to amend the Comprehensive Plan to allow a developer to construct 1,700 units. City Planner Streff stated this was a lengthy process and estimated that this would take at least 120 days given the Metropolitan Council review process. Vice Chair Hames indicated the recommendation was to approve the document as presented by staff. She believed that the research that went into the document and the proposed density levels should stand. She again reviewed the density levels for the remainder of Arden Hills. Commissioner Bartel appreciated the comments that were voiced this evening, but he supported the density levels as recommended by staff and the City Council. Commissioner Holewa suggested that Paragraph E be added to Section 1.1 in the TRC, as outlined in the public comments he provided in Attachment M. He read the paragraph in full for the Commission. Vice Chair Hames discussed the prime amenities that were available on the TCAAP site, such as the beautiful landscape, the wildlife corridor and its location in the metro area. Commissioner Jones supported additional flexibility with regard to density. He understood that a BRT line would not be built on day one, but would be considered over time. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-015 for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the July 8, 2015, report to the Planning Commission, with the public hearing comments forwarded to the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Zimmerman encouraged the City and the County to continue its conversations. He wanted to see the two bodies come together to form a united front as this development continues to move forward. Commissioner Holewa supported 1,700 units on TCAAP. Vice Chair Hames explained that the Jackson Meadows development has received some unwanted attention from the public and has experienced some surveillance issues, both of which should be noted for the record. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).