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<br />J <br /> <br />J <br /> <br />) <br />w <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />OVERVIEW <br /> <br />This chapter establishes the city's housing goals and policies along with providing <br />a brief description of the current housing stock and future housing needs. The <br />City realizes that housing conditions and the type of housing stock in a <br />- connnunity has a tremendous impact UII p' up'" I yvalu"s dud the quality of life-it)! <br />its ci tizens. <br /> <br />Arden Hills is a fairly mature, stable community. The city is fully developed, <br />except for the TCAAP area. Three (3) vacant residential properties of small size <br />exist in the city, south of Highway 96. These three parcels are approximately 23 <br />acres (southeast corner of Highway 96 and Snelling avenue), 7 acres (southwest <br />comer of Old Highway 10 and Parkshore Drive), and 5 acres (south of Katie <br />Lane) in size. <br /> <br />The challenge for the city is to maintain the strong housing values and <br />neighborhood identity that now exists. Maintenance and enforcement of city <br />codes help to retain property values. Although home improvements are generally <br />dependent on the homeowner, the City can encourage individual reinvestment in <br />the housing stock by providing good services and facilities for parks, roads, <br />schools, police, and fire protection. These services and facilities create the <br />foundation for high quality of life in the City's residential neighborhoods. <br /> <br />City zoning and subdivision ordinances also have an impact on housing types and <br />neighborhood character. In the TCAAP area, entire new neighborhoods will be <br />created. Nearly 450 acres will be developed as new neighborhoods with a variety <br />of housing. It is anticipated that the housing will be mixed in types, styles and <br />costs to create strong neighborhoods. Innovative neighborhood design will <br />include transit and pedestrian access to connect with the commercial, industrial <br />and civic center areas within the TCAAP area. <br /> <br />II. GOALS AND POLICIES <br /> <br />Goal: Strengthen Neighborhoods and Housing <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />Preserve the integrity and quality of residential neighborhoods. <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />Coordinate local plans with school districts and adjacent communities. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />Review development according to uniform standards. <br /> <br />4. <br /> <br />Regulate maintenance of property by enforcing ordinances. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan - 1998 <br />Housing <br /> <br />Page 30 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br />