07-02-07 City Council Planning Commission TCAAP Meeting Minutes

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ARDEN HILLS TCAAP CC/PC WORK SESSION -JULY 2, 2007 5 h. Janet - has a friend in the westem suburbs who lives in a Manor Home. It is very nice and has the feel of a large single family home. 1. The financials are necessary to make decisions about the plan and the density being proposed in the new plan. J. Dave McClung - didn't we ask for 350 single family lots? k. Mayor - we asked for 300 - 350 single family lots. I. Print the plan legend larger. Councilmember Holden asked about replacing office warehouse with housing. Mr. Chamberlain responded that site constraints make that difficult option. Mayor Harpstead voiced the need to reflect current Arden Hills, which is mostly single family, but also the need to add variety. Mr. Chamberlain noted that specific plans will come in later and each will go through an individual review process. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS The Mayor requested an MDA update. He stated that in reviewing the 1998 Comprehensive Plan, he noted the number of single family homes. The Council discussed the need for a fully- developed financial plan. Councilmember Grant stated that he has a pro forma from a few years ago which could just be updated. He stated that we really need more financial information before making a decision. Mayor Harpstead stated that he would like some information on existing lot sizes in Arden Hills. He requested Planner Lehnhoff to provide that information. Councilmember Holden noted several items: . She was offended by a comment in the EDC minutes . She wondered the status of the intersection study . She requested an update regarding televising . She asked if the PTRC is going to do an estimate for maintenance costs . She requested a copy of an updated map of contaminated areas on TCAAP or a new FOSET map and description ofFOSET areas and how they've changed . She asked for a seal coating status . She asked Planner Lehnhoff about McMansion laws, and whether we need to work on something with our City Attorney . She stated that she really wants to see the Government's first estimate and our for cost of clean-up, when they are prepared . She asked how and when we will handle the transfer of the Wildlife Corridor. She would like to know any costs to the City for the transaction, before negotiating an MDA with Ramsey County Councilmember Grant noted that there is a dead tree out in front of City Hall. He asked about the water tower levels, wondering if we need a ban. He requested staff monitor the sign ordinance, especially with multi-tenant locations. He noted he received a copy of a report from