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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — August 5, 2015 9 Amendment for the TCAAP Master Plan, the rezoning of the 427 -acre TCAAP property, and the TCAAP Redevelopment Code. The Planning Commission reviewed these items on July 8, 2015, and recommended approval. Councilmember Woodburn indicated that at the Work Session on July 20, 2015, the City Council discussed existing regulations in the Zoning Code on outdoor sales and exterior storage uses. The City Council directed staff to research how other cities in the metro area regulate these uses and to report back at a future meeting with recommendations. Councilmember Woodburn stated that the City Council approved Planning Case 15-014 for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The CUP request from Verizon Wireless was for the installation of 12 panel antennas on the existing Bethel University building on the property. This case was reviewed by the Planning Commission on July 8, 2015, and received a unanimous recommendation for approval. B. TCAAP Update City Planner Streff reported that the City Council approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on Monday, July 13, 2015. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment has been submitted to adjacent municipalities and affected jurisdictions for the 60 - day review process. Following the affected jurisdiction review, the Metropolitan Council will have an additional 60 days to review and comment on the document. C. Planning Commission Comments and Requests Commissioner Holewa asked what was taking place at the northwest corner of County Road E and Lexington Avenue. City Planner Streff stated a Goodwill would be located on this site. He explained that the building was originally constructed in the wrong location and after an additional survey the footings would be relocated and the site would be re -compacted. He noted that through litigation this project was approved. Chair Thompson questioned when the work on County Road E would be complete. Associate Planner Bachler reported that he believe the County Road E bridge would be open sometime next week and that the roadway improvements would be completed soon after that. Commissioner Jones thanked staff for the volunteer appreciation picnic. D. Staff Comments None. ADJOURN Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to adiourn the August 5, 2015, Planning Commission Meeting at 7:31 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).