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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 8, 2024 13 15. The proposed amendment in the City's TCAAP Redevelopment Code advances adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan the goals and policies as set forth in Chapter 6 — Land Use and Chapter 7 — Housing by broadening the housing types in the Neighborhood Residential Zoning District. 16. Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 17. If the zoning amendments were approved, the Developer would be required to submit a land use application that would be subject to the formal review process. 18. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezoning and TRC Ordinance Amendments on December 6, 2023. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their December 6, 2023 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of Planning Case 23-021 for Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Rezoning, and TRC Code Amendments to Chapter 13 by a 4-2 vote (Commissioner Wicklund abstained). The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2024-001 for Planning Case 23-021 for Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 13, Section 1380 - TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Rezoning to add and amend language for residential land uses and increase residential density up to 1,960 units within the regulating plan for TCAAP. Councilmember Monson explained she served on the JDA and she supported the proposed land use and rezoning recommendations. She reported the previous Council's did a lot of work, which included Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant. She believed the City Council was now being asked to carry the water the last mile because of the work that had already been done. She thanked Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant for all of the work they had done. She stated it was her hope this motion would have the support of five votes. Councilmember Rousseau indicated this project has been going on for a long time. She noted in 1941 the Army used eminent domain to take over this land. She recognized that this development would be something new for Arden Hills. However, she believed it was a very exciting opportunity for the City. Councilmember Holden stated 1,960 units was a great number. She indicated her only concern was with the fact there has been no negotiations between the City and the County. Rather there has only been a concession to the County and the developer. She indicated 1,960 may be the best number, but nothing has been vetted. She reported when 1,460 chosen by the previous Council, this number was vetted, discussions were held with public safety and traffic studies were completed. The City was told to not put 1,000 units in a three block area. She expressed concern with the fact no vetting has occurred on the 1,960 number. She discussed how the previous Council had park, trail and stormwater plans in place. She questioned what the rush was to move this project forward given the fact the County didn't have enough money to build the spine road at this time. Councilmember Holden commented on how Arden Hills had nothing to do with affordable housing or zoning for affordable housing, rather affordable housing was brought forward by