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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 4, 2019 2 TCAAP. As required by State Statute, they have to consult with the Planning Commission on if expanding the boundaries is consistent with development plans (comprehensive plan) of the City, which it is. He reported Stacie Kvilvang with Ehlers & Associates had a presentation for the Commission on this topic. Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, discussed the expansion of the boundaries for Development District No. 1 in further detail with the Commission. She explained this request was being made to allow for new TIF Districts in the community while also making the boundaries coterminous with the corporate boundaries of the City. Vice Chair Jones opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Lambeth asked what action the Commission would be making with respect to this item. Ms. Kvilvang requested the Commission recommend adoption of a Resolution that would approve the Expansion of the Boundaries of the Development District No. 1. Commissioner Lambeth commented on how TIF districts were utilized by the City for development or redevelopment projects. He stated the proposed Resolution would create two TIF districts. Ms. Kvilvang explained the proposed Resolution would expand the boundaries of Development District No. 1 and would not actually create new TIF Districts. She reported the creation of new TIF Districts would require City Council action. Commissioner Vijums questioned if the boundary area was all owned by Arden Hills. Ms. Kvilvang indicated the corporate boundaries of the City were the corporate boundaries of the City, but noted the expansion area (TCAAP) was owned by Ramsey County and the federal government. Vice Chair Jones requested clarification as to what action will be taken on December 16, 2019. Ms. Kvilvang reported the City Council would be holding a public hearing on December 16th. Commissioner Vijums moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Expansion of the Boundaries of the Development District No. 1. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case 19-015; 3244 Sandeen Road - Variance – Public Hearing Not Required Associate Planner Hartmann stated the applicants are requesting a variance to build a single- family detached dwelling on the Subject Property adjacent to Lake Johanna. The Subject Property is currently a vacant lot. The Subject Property is zoned R-2, Single and Two Family Residential District and is guided as Low Density Residential on the land use plan.