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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 8, 2015 7 <br /> <br />CPA applications is 60 days. Once the Metropolitan Council completes their review, they will <br />notify the City of their decision. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff stated the City must also allow adjacent governments, affected special <br />districts, and affected school districts up to 60 days to review the proposed amendment. This <br />waiting period allows interested agencies to review and comment on the amendment before the <br />Metropolitan Council review. Given these requirements, the City expects to receive the final <br />determination from the Metropolitan Council for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in <br />November of 2015. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff reported that in order to formally adopt the TCAAP Master Plan within the <br />City’s governing documents, the following items included in Planning Case 15-015 require <br />approval: <br /> <br />• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reflect the policies and goals included in the separate <br />components of the TCAAP Master Plan. <br />• Rezoning of the 427-acre TCAAP parcel based on the zoning designations included in the <br />Regulating Plan Map. <br />• Zoning Code Amendment to adopt the TCAAP Redevelopment Code as Section 1380 of <br />the Arden Hills Zoning Code. <br /> <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: <br /> <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.