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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 12, 2016 14 Interim City Planner Zweber reported the Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval (5-0) of Planning Case 16-025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment, TCAAP Regulating Plan Amendment, and TCAAP Redevelopment Code Amendment, based on the findings of fact and the submitted amendments in the December 7, 2016, Report to the Planning Commission, as amended to include the December 5, 2016 City Council suggested amendments. Mayor Grant stated the Council was being asked to approve the TRC this evening. If this did not happen there would be a Special City Council meeting on December 19. Councilmember Holden asked if a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for PUD's would be determined by the JDA. Assistant City Attorney Monge advised this matter would have to be further reviewed by staff. Councilmember Holmes did not recall the City taking this action in the past. Councilmember Wicklund questioned if this was a zoning issue. Councilmember Holden was uncertain but wanted to be assured the matter was addressed. Assistant City Attorney Monge recommended the issue of pilot payments be investigated further, along with proper guiding documents in order to further understand the requirements. Mayor Grant requested comment from Ms. Kvilvang on this matter. Ms. Kvilvang stated pilot fees were not a zoning matter. She explained this issue would be addressed in the Master Development Agreement between the Master Developer and the JDA. Councilmember Holden inquired if the City would responsible for any necessary sewer upgrades for TCAAP. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler believed this issue would be addressed by the City during the building permit phase. Bob Lux, Alatus, stated he does not have experience building senior housing. He anticipated any sewer line upgrades that were necessary would be addressed during the building permit phase. Councilmember Holden proposed the apartment building behind the hotel have no alcove units. She believed this was necessary given the fact this complex would have no additional amenities. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Wicklund seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2016-040 — Adopting an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the TCAAP Property. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Major Grant seconded an amendment requiring the apartment building behind the hotel to have no alcove(475 square foot) units.