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City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code Section 1320 – District Provisions Adopted: November 13, 2006 Page 8 of 24 1320.135 Special Requirements of the Mixed Residential and Mixed Business Districts. The Mixed Residential and Mixed Business Districts encompass 460 acres of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property, hereinafter the 460 acres is referred to as the TCAAP property. The TCAAP property represents a significant opportunity to expand the City’s mix of housing types, businesses, parks, and open spaces as well as an opportunity to consider an innovative development of regional significance such as a major league sports facility. The information and procedures in this section are intended to be a framework within which a detailed development plan for these two districts will be created. The development plan must be a cohesive master plan that is cost-effective, does not burden the existing community, and advances the goals of Arden Hills and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The master plan shall be prepared pursuant to the Planned Unit Development procedures outlined in this section. In reviewing and approving a master plan, the City Council shall make the final determination on the compatibility and consistency with purpose of the MB and MR Districts and all provisions in this and related sections of the City Ordinances. Subd. 1 General Procedure. In order to achieve the purpose of the Mixed Residential and Mixed Business Districts, a reuse plan for the TCAAP property shall be prepared through the Master Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. This process promotes the reuse of land in a unified manner by treating the entire development as a single entity while recognizing the unique nature of the property. The procedure is summarized as follows: A. Applicant shall meet with City Staff to clarify and determine PUD requirements and discuss applicant's development concept. B. Applicant shall submit PUD Concept Plan to the City. C. Applicant shall submit a PUD Master Plan to the City. D. Planning Commission shall conduct public hearing(s) on the PUD Master Plan and make a recommendation to the City Council. E. City Council may conduct additional hearings and take action on the PUD Master Plan. F. The PUD Master Plan, as approved, including all applicable documents, is adopted as governing development plan for the MR and MB Districts and may be incorporated into the City’s Zoning Code or into a Development Contract. G. Applicant submits Final PUD Plan for elements that are to be developed imminently. A Final PUD Plan shall be submitted for each stage of development and construction. H. Planning Commission conducts public hearing(s) for each Final PUD Plan submission and recommends action to the City Council. I. City Council may conduct additional hearings and take action on the Final PUD Plan for each stage.