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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL TCAAP WORK SESSION—APRIL 12, 2010 5 LA TCAAP Zoning Project(continued) Mayor Harpstead requested that staff speak with neighboring communities on how green design is being implemented in City codes. Councilmember McClung requested that all street lights within the TCAAP development be LED. Councilmember Holden suggested the lighting within the TCAAP site be down lit or"dark sky" to reduce the light wash spread onto neighboring properties. She encouraged the developer to use permeable surfaces as well. Mayor Harpstead agreed stating coverage bonuses could be used with permeable surfaces. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated there are cases where coverage bonuses are offered to developers for using permeable materials. Councilmember Holden asked if the TCAAP site could be subdivided or phased and if so, how would the City continue to meet the green space requirements. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated the master plan for the entire property - would assist with maintaining the City's requirements as the site is subdivided. Mayor Harpstead questioned if the site could be subdivided after purchase or if certain criteria had to be met before subdivision could occur. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the site could not be subdivided until the developer had a full master plan was completed and presented to the City. All parties involved with the subdivision, would be subject to the master agreement. Councilmember McClung asked how the zoning code controlled density within subsections or phases of the TCAAP development. Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated this was left open for flexibility. Councilmember McClung suggested the zoning code address this concern by stating green space requirements have to met by the entire project, however within a subsection, it cannot be below X percent. Community Development Director Lehnhoff cautioned the Council from dictating this too much as the developer may suggest clustered housing in one area to allow a larger shared open space. The Council would still be reviewing each phase of the development through the final PUD.