ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 7, 2016 4
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<br />1. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and
<br />character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas,
<br />while protecting the community’s natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for
<br />future development.
<br />2. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the
<br />natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community.
<br />3. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative, and
<br />diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area.
<br />4. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />develop and maintain a strong, vital, diverse, and stable housing supply for all members
<br />of the community.
<br />5. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />enhance the health, safety, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in the City.
<br />6. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to create
<br />a comprehensive, maintained, and interconnected system of parks, pathways, and open
<br />spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages,
<br />incomes and abilities.
<br />7. The proposed CPA, Rezoning, and TRC advance the City’s Comprehensive Plan to
<br />preserve, protect, and restore the community’s natural resources, including open spaces,
<br />lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources.
<br />8. The proposed TRC implements the vision for a walkable, mixed-use, resilient, and
<br />vibrant TCAAP development.
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<br />Interim City Planner Zweber stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-024 for a
<br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and adoption of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code
<br />(TRC) as Section 1380 of the Zoning Code, as presented in the December 7, 2016, Report to the
<br />Planning Commission.
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<br />Interim City Planner Zweber reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on
<br />this matter:
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<br />1. Recommend Approval as Presented
<br />2. Recommend Approval with Additional Comments
<br />3. Recommend Denial
<br />4. Table
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<br />Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments.
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<br />Commissioner Jones asked if the development would have a movie theater or stage theater.
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<br />Interim City Planner Zweber explained both would be allowed on TCAAP. He noted a
<br />performing arts theater would also be allowed in the Civic district.
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<br />Chair Thompson questioned how often the language on a marquee/electronic changeable copy
<br />sign could change.
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