2B, 2009 Community Development Year-End Review

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Other The City reviewed a concept plan for the Arden Plaza redevelopment prior to the submission of the PUD Master Plan application. The City also approved a lease agreement with TTM to place equipment adjacent to the City's water tower on Red Fox Road. Finally, the City Council denied an appeal of the fence permit that was issued for 1777 Glenview Avenue. The Council found that the fence met the requirements of the Code and staff had not erred in the decision. Project Review In addition to the daily planning and zoning activities, the City worked on the following notable projects in 2009: Comprehensive Plan After two years of work and multiple community meetings, the City adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in September. This long-range plan guides the City on land use, transportation, utilities, and a variety of other topics. The complete Plan is available online at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/compplan. State Statutes require cities in the metropolitan area to update their Comprehensive Plans every ten years, and the next Plan adoption will likely occur in 2019. Rental Registration The rental registration program for residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units was enacted in June. Through the end of 2009, 72 rental registrations were issued. Since this was the year of the program, it is anticipated that additional properties will register as more rental properties are identified. Former Public Works Building Demolition In November, the former public works building at 1450 West Highway was demolished. The building was dilapidated and becoming a nuisance. The planning process to create a reuse plan for the former City Hall/Public Works site was on hold for 2009, but the removal of the building will likely aid the future reuse of the site. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for March 8, 2010 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglDepartment Records l Quarterly&Year End Reports12009102-08-10-2009 Year in Review.doc Page 5 of 8