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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 16, 2010 9 LD TCAAP Planning Process (continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated staff was recommending that prior to the public auction that the Council update the zoning code to put the City in the best possible legal position, while also providing information to potential buyers. After the auction was complete, and the City has created a detailed zoning map, staff sees the need for additional public input. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated tonight he was looking to gain feedback from Council and if this was the proper direction for staff. Mayor Harpstead asked for further information on the process that would be followed to approve the proper zoning districts for the TCAAP site. He questioned when staff would like to have the zoning code completed. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the zoning district process would have to be created and defined in detail. The approval process would go before the Planning Commission with a public hearing. This would then proceed to Council, where another public hearing could be held before approved and published to the zoning code. Ideally, the zoning code would be approved and in place before the public auction. He explained the established zoning code would assist the City in working with the developer to design the site. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated the zoning within TCAAP may be limited if County Road H was not upgraded. He stated the capacity was unknown at this time. He indicated a traffic study would have to be completed by the developer. Councilmember Holden stated she was would like to see the City complete the zoning regulations to best suit the City's development goals for the site whether County Road H was upgraded or not. Mayor Harpstead questioned how the desired character of the zoning districts would be worked into the zoning regulations. He asked if the Council's view of the design standards had changed since working with RLLD. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this would need to be worked out by Council with character being determined by the walkability, the design standards (such as within the B2 district) along with the need for a nice mixed use development. Councilmember Holden stated her views on the TCAAP design standards for the development had not changed. Councilmember Grant agreed. Councilmember McClung indicated there was a perception by the public that the Council's view on the TCAAP development had changed since working with RLLD. He encouraged the Council to convey to the public that this was untrue. He suggested a general informational meeting be held with the public to begin the zoning regulation process. This would also provide an opportunity to explain how Council has worked with the County to create two trailhead corridors.