02-02-2026 JDA Work Session Agenda Packet

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RCC Proposed Amendments - TCAAP Redevelopment Code Date: January 29, 2026 To: John Mazzitello, Larina DeWalt – Ramsey County From: Eric Fosmo, Michael Kirsch – Kimley Horn ___________________________________________________________________ Executive Summary The City of Arden Hills City Council approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) on July 13, 2015, with the most recent amendment (Amended Ord. 2024-002) approved on April 8, 2024. The TRC establishes requirements for the development of the Rice Creek Commons, including the public infrastructure that will support the development. Section 3.3.d of the TRC summarizes the portions of the TRC (Table 3-3) that the Joint Development Authority (JDA) is authorized to approve ‘Permitted Adjustments’. The Rice Creek Commons (fka TCAAP) Public Infrastructure Improvements team has reviewed the TRC and is requesting an amendment to two (2) design elements where the preferred design alternative will not meet the TRC written code AND Section 3.3.d does not describe them as “Permitted Adjustments”. This memorandum provides a summary of these items and technical background detailing the justification for the requested variance/amendment. Item #1: Multi-Use Trails along Rice Creek Boulevard (fka Spine Road) Introduction Statement: The TRC code recommends a minimum 12-foot width for multi-use trails. Previous designs (2019 plans), Ramsey County standards/precedence, and City standards/precedence point to multi-use trails at a 10-foot width. The Rice Creek Watershed District’s treatment exemption for multi-use trails and sidewalks is also capped at a 10-foot width which is the principal catalyst for the requested amendment. Definitions/Applicable Code: Definitions of sidewalk vs Multi-Use Trail vs Shared Use Path: Shared Use Paths and Multi-Use Trails are interchangeable terminology in the industry and are intended for multimodal uses and serve a variety of non-motorized uses. Sidewalks are intended for the use of pedestrians. (MN Statute 169.01 Subd. 75) Applicable Code 1: City of Arden Hills Code of Ordinances – Section 1380 Attachment #2 Palette of Open Space Types, Table “Typical Characteristics” “g) Multi-use trail along Spine Road or through neighborhoods: Paved trail with frequent gathering spaces and regular landscaping. Standards - Min. Width 12 feet” Proposed Amendment Request: 1. Amendment to “Applicable Code 1” to allow for 10-foot-wide multi-use trails. Justification for this proposed design approach is provided below.