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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL – DECEMBER 12, 2016 12 • Their support for the increased density and height. • It will be an exciting and vibrant place to go. • The Town Center’s commercial area will not be like the strip malls in the communities to the south and to the north. • The hopefulness that the increased density and jobs will bring additional public transportation to the area. Interim City Planner Zweber explained no one spoke against the amendments during the Public Hearing. It was noted one email received before the meeting stating a resident was in opposition to the increased density was provided to the Planning Commission. Interim City Planner Zweber stated a summary of the discussions conducted by the Planning Commissioners included: • That the proposed amendment is in line with the City’s Vision. • Support for the small units sizes. • Inquired from the developers why they are requesting the additional height and where will these 10 stories building be visible from. • That the developer’s explanation for the height increase and the limitations on where that increased height can be located removed their reluctance to vote for increasing the maximum height. • If the increase in density would increase the cost to provide public safety services. • Clarified the amendments to the marquee signs and the electronic changeable copy signs. • Encouragement from the Open House survey responses that a number of Arden Hills’ residents are supportive of the increased height and density. Interim City Planner Zweber indicated following those discussions, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan, Regulating Plan and TRC Amendments including the Amendment suggested by the City Council at the December 5 Work Session. Interim City Planner Zweber clarified that at the December 5 Work Session, the City Council recommended a number of further amendments to the TRC that was provided to the Planning Commission. These amendments include: • Add Attachment 8: TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (page 3) • Section 3.3 (f): Items that the JDA shall not grant flexibility: o Add Minimum Multi- Family Unit Size (page 13) • Table 3-3 2. Permitted Adjustments: Change all of the permitted adjustments to no more than 10% (page 14 and 15) • Subsection 3.4 Special Development Plan: Remove Completely (page 15 and 16) • Change “Nursing Home and Assisted Living” use to “Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing” use throughout the document. (page 34, 38, 40) • Remove Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing from the TC-1 and TC-2 Districts (page 34) • Remove Senior Independent Living from the TC-1 District (page 34) • Adding Minimum Multi-Family Units Sizes as follows: