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y Bench Copy <br /> (continued discussion from <br /> 1-11-16 work session) <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Rice Creek Commons Goals and Metrics <br /> Draft: January 12, 2015 <br /> A. Generally <br /> Background and Goals: The City in partnership with Ramsey County seeks to redevelop the TCAAP <br /> property to achieve the goals identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan consistent with the adopted <br /> and approved Master Plan and TCAAP Redevelopment Code. The City seeks to develop a true mixed-use <br /> village of office, manufacturing, retail space and housing for the area that provides new tax revenues, a <br /> diverse blend of land uses, high wage jobs, and the efficient delivery of public and private services that <br /> will enhance but remain complementary to existing development within the City. <br /> B. Specific Goals and Metrics <br /> 1. A diverse mix of uses. <br /> Background and Goals: The City envisions a vibrant blend of housing, office, retail, manufacturing and <br /> other commercial and light industrial uses in the area. <br /> • Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of <br /> the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas, while protecting the <br /> community's natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for future development. <br /> • Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural <br /> environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. <br /> • Develop and maintain a strong,vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all members of the <br /> community. <br /> Metrics: Approximately 53%of the developable acreage of RCC is designated for commercial <br /> development including office, manufacturing, and retail. The City seeks at least 2 million square feet of <br /> non-retail development which should be balanced between at least 65%office uses and 35%other <br /> high-value commercial uses. <br /> Housing proposals should address City needs for affordable and life cycle housing with a particular focus <br /> on young professionals, move up housing, and senior citizens. Housing development should be balanced <br /> between owner-occupied and rental housing opportunities. <br /> Ten percent of all new housing units should be affordable to households earning 80%or less of area <br /> median income as established by the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Overall project density and number of dwelling units should be within the adopted parameters of the <br /> City's current Comprehensive Plan and land use ordinances which allow a maximum of 1,431 residential <br /> 1 <br />