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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 9, 2015 4 Associate Planner Bachler explained that developers would be charged a park development fee that could be used for capital improvements for the neighborhood park facilities on TCAAP. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed how the City and its financial advisor completed an analysis to ensure that sufficient land would be set aside for parks, whether it was dedicated to the City by developers or had to be purchased using the fees charged in lieu of the park dedication requirement. She reported that the proposed Ordinance allows the City to require a developer to satisfy the park dedication requirements or pay the park development fee, or both of these, based on the City’s discretion. She added that staff has worked closely with the City Attorney on the language included in the Ordinance. Councilmember Holmes believed that the current language was slightly unclear and that staff should perhaps clarify if land or cash would be sought for residential developments. Community Development Director Hutmacher reiterated that the requirements for park dedication and park development fees would be at the City’s discretion. She described several different development scenarios and explained which request the City could make in each scenario. Commissioner Hames anticipated that developers would work through these issues with staff and would understand the proposed Ordinance clearly. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that staff reviewed park dedication ordinances adopted by several other cities and that the proposed regulations were consistent with other cities. She did not believe the language would be new to developers. Chair Thompson agreed that developers would work with staff in order to find clarity and understanding on the City’s required park dedication and park development fees. Commissioner Jones asked if a multi-use building would be charged separate rates for its residential and commercial space. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated this was the case and that the fees would be prorated based on the percentage of each use. Commissioner Holewa asked if the proposed Ordinance had been brought to the JDA. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the proposed Ordinance was discussed in general, but noted this was a City-wide policy that did not require JDA approval. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m.