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AGENDA ITEM – 1A City of Arden Hills Joint City Council & Planning Commission Work Session Meeting for January 19, 2016 P:\Planning\Planning Commission\Work Plan\2016 Page 3 of 4 B-4 Retail Center District As property within the City continues to redevelop in the area along Lexington Avenue, staff would like to ensure that the existing zoning and district requirements for B-4 Retail Center District meet the City’s vision for this area. The stated purpose of this district amongst other things is to meet the retail shopping needs of the community and create a functional and unified retail center, while phasing out existing uses and development that are currently more focused towards a mix of office, warehousing and production uses. In order to precede with this task the City would review the history of the district along with the stated purpose and allowed uses, evaluate existing buildings and their uses, and obtain market input regarding future trends. B-2/B-3 Districts The Planning Commission will be asked to complete a review of the existing Design Standards for the B-2 and B-3 Districts and make recommendations on how the standards could be modified to meet the City’s vision for these areas. The first step in this process will be to look at recent development projects, such as Lexington Station and Goodwill, and evaluate how these sites were developed in relation to the existing Design Standards. Staff will present findings to the Planning Commission and City Council and determine which regulations in the Design Standards may be resulting in undesired outcomes. Staff will research zoning and design standards adopted by similar cities for their commercial and mixed-use districts. Recommendations will then be made on how the B-2 and B-3 District Design Standards could be updated to address identified areas of concern. TCAAP – Organized Collection During the City Council Work Session on December 21, 2015, the Council directed staff to place organized garbage collection for TCAAP on the 2016 Planning Commission Work Plan. In many cases organized collection with a single hauler can reduce road wear, fuel consumption and emissions, and can provide lower service rates. Staff will review the organized collection procedures, recommend changes to the City Code, and work with the City Council to schedule appropriate public hearings. Requested Action Review the draft 2016 Planning Commission Work Plan and provide input and feedback to the Planning Commission. Discuss upcoming tasks, items of concern and questions related to planning activities within the City.