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� N HILL =E S MEMORANDUM DATE: April 27,2010 Item. 4.A - TO: Parks,Trails, and Recreation Committee FROM: James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Planning Process and Zoning Regulations Action Request Staff is seeking input on the draft TCAAP zoning regulations, particularly Sections 1320.135 Subd 6.0 and 7 that relate to parks, trails, and open space (Pages 14-16 of Attachment Q. The proposed regulations are intended to generate discussion and lead to the adoption of zoning regulations for the TCAAP property. Background At the February 16, 2010, City Council worksession, staff proposed a TCAAP zoning regulation concept that is based on the mixed use vision that was adopted in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. After reviewing the concept, the Council directed staff to continue working on the proposed zoning regulations and to begin a review process with the City Council; Planning Commission; Economic Development Commission; and Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee. Before the regulations can be adopted, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, and the Council will have the final review. Ideally, the regulations will be approved or close to approval prior to the public auction,which may occur as soon as the last week in June 2010. Because the composition of the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee has changed since the start of the master planning process for TCAAP, this memorandum provides a general overview of the TCAAP property and planning process. TCAAP Property and Planning Process Overview In 1941, the United States Army purchased approximately 2,400 acres of land for what would become the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant(TCAAP). During a 16 month period, over City of Arden Hills Wdocsl IahWHdataOanninglCommunity Development l TCAAP IPIanning-Public AuctionlLand Use PlanningW4271 D-PTRC Memo-TCAAP Planning Process.doc Page 1 of 8