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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION-OCTOBER 28 2009 8 1 B. Preparation for TCAAP Public Sale (continued) It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to speak with the GSA regarding land leases, lease documentation and that this information be reviewed by Mike Comodeca. Mayor Harpstead questioned the next steps in terms of the TCAAP sale. City Administrator Moorse explained the Council would need to address the zoning regulations being put in place prior to the land sale. He indicated between now and the end of May or June, the Council would need to determine what the comprehensive plan should reflect for this property, along with the zoning regulations and design standards. This would require a substantial amount of work. Councilmember Holden indicated the City would also have the option to put in place aone-year moratorium as soon as the sale took place to extend the timeline. Councilmember Holmes questioned why a developer would purchase the property if they were unsure of the zoning. Discussion ensued regarding the moratorium process. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the comprehensive plan amendment process in case an amendment is needed. He noted this would involve the Met Council and adjacent City review, along with public hearings. Councilmember Grant questioned if it was possible the comprehensive plan would have to be reviewed again if the buyer wanted a PUD. He indicated this would require a great deal of staff s time and would be micromanaging the details. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this was a possibility. He indicated the zoning regulations would then have to be brought up to date to reflect the comprehensive plan amendments. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained it was quite likely when the property sells, the buyer would ask for things not already in place. He suggested, however, that the Council have standards in place.