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AGENDA
Monday, October 7, 2013
5:30 p.m.
Arden Hills City Hall—Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes, August 5, 2013
4. Public Inquiries/Informational
The intent of the Public Inquiries/Informational part of the agenda is to provide
interested parties with an opportunity to speak to the JDA about an issue or concern
about a past or future agenda item. The current agenda for tonight's meeting is
structured to ensure that the JDA accomplishes their business within that agenda. If
there is a public hearing scheduled as an agenda item, the public will be invited to speak
to that agenda item. In addressing the JDA, please state your name and address for the
record, and a brief summary of the specific matter being addressed. To allow adequate
time for each person wishing to address the JDA, individuals should limit their comments
to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the JDA prior to the
meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.
5. Consent Agenda
6. Old Business
7. Public Hearing
a. None
8. New Business
a. Report on and Discussion of Denver Redevelopment Visit
b. Master Plan and AUAR Update
9. Development Director’s Report
10. Administrative Director’s Report
11. Commissioner Updates
12. Adjournment
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
1
Joint Development Authority
Monday August 5, 2013
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
5:30 pm
Present:
Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Blake
Huffman, Commissioner Raphael Ortega, Commissioner Brenda Holden
Also present: Pat Klaers, Jill Hutmacher, (Arden Hills); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey County)
Roll call taken.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Holden. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes, June 3, 2013
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Huffman. Motion carried.
Public Inquiries/Informational
Steve Scott, member of a Metro Model Airplane Club, asked that his group and their need for space be
considered in future development.
Consent Agenda
None
Old Business
None
Public Hearing
None
New Business
Debrief of Denver Redevelopment Visit. Administrative Director Worthington distributed
questionnaires to gather Commissioner insight and comments on the three Denver redevelopment
areas. Commissioners were asked to complete and return the questionnaires by the end of the week.
Legislative Update
Nothing to report at this time.
2
Development Director’s Report
The City of Arden Hills hosted a developer panel and public engagement workshop on Tuesday,
July 30, 2013. Approximately 85 people attended the event including the panel, staff, consultants,
Arden Hills’ residents, stakeholder representatives, and others.
The panel responded to prepared questions in addition to questions from attendees. Four groups were
formed to discuss transportation and access; commercial and residential development; environment,
energy, and sustainability; and active and passive open space. Each discussion group was asked to
summarize key points for all participants. Kimley-Horn will prepare a summary of panel and attendee
comments that will be provided to the JDA at a future meeting.
The next public engagement event will be a TCAAP open house scheduled for Tuesday,
September 17, 2013, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marsden Room of the Ramsey County Public Works
Facility.
In order to maximize opportunities for public input into the TCAAP master planning process, the Arden
Hills City Council will hold a monthly TCAAP public hearing at the regular Council meeting held on the
second Monday of each month. The first TCAAP public hearing was held on July 8, 2013.
Administrative Director’s Report
Administrative Director Worthington stated the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 2,
2013, which is Labor Day. The JDA members agreed to cancel the September meeting unless an
important issue arises.
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be Monday, October 7, 2013, 5:30 p.m. at Arden Hills City Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Pamela Thompson, Secretary to JDA
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
David B. Sand, Chair Date
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: October 7, 2013
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
Heather Worthington, JDA Administrative Director
SUBJECT: Report on Denver Redevelopment Visit
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
Provide feedback on the report.
Discussion
On August 1 and 2, 2013, the JDA visited three redevelopment areas in Denver: Stapleton, Fitzsimons-
Anschutz, and Lowry. Following the visit, Commissioners and staff completed questionnaires detailing
the insight gained from the visit. The completed questionnaires have been compiled and summarized.
The following report does not include every comment, but focuses on the recurring themes that were
evident in many responses.
Best Features of Denver Redevelopments
Responses regarding the best features of the Denver redevelopments can be generally categorized as
diversity, design, and public spaces.
Diversity. In Lowry and particularly in Stapleton, housing styles and architecture were varied, and yet fit
together well in terms of scale. Homebuilders were not allowed to construct housing on adjacent lots to
avoid a “cookie-cutter” streetscape. Elevations and colors could not be repeated on a block. Types of
housing were also diverse. Thoughtful design assured that diverse housing types (single-family, paired
homes, multi-family) were well-integrated in neighborhoods. The mix of housing types also allowed a
diversity of incomes and ages. Older residents could live in senior housing in close proximity to their
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MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
younger family members. Young professionals, families, and empty nesters could find suitable housing
in a single neighborhood.
Design. Much of the diversity was accomplished through a high level of design. Both Stapleton and
Lowry utilize extensive design guidelines that are applicable to all development in the community. The
design guidelines promote consistent quality and a unified aesthetic. With the high level of design,
although densities were approximately 12 units per acre, the development did not seem exceedingly
dense. Infrastructure also contributed to design. Utilities were buried. Alleys were used extensively to
eliminate garages on public roads. Two-lane streets and landscaped medians were used to give
streetscapes a pedestrian scale and diminish the tendency of roadways to divide neighborhoods.
Public Spaces. Both Lowry and Stapleton had significant public spaces that encouraged community
interaction. Stapleton had a retail-focused town center and an open public green that was used for
large events. Lowry also had a retail core and extensive parks and trails. In the neighborhoods,
substantial landscaping in public areas and even on private property was maintained by the
homeowners association. Public art created a unique community character.
Missed Opportunities
Despite the many achievements of the Denver redevelopments, questionnaire responses noted a few
missed opportunities. All of the Denver redevelopments lacked significant transit options. An LRT
connection will soon be provided to Stapleton, however the station will be built in a less-than-ideal
location. The Anschutz-Fitzsimons redevelopment had little on-site residential or retail uses that could
be complementary to the office/medical uses. Stapleton had few high-quality employment
opportunities on site. All of the redevelopment areas had limited infrastructure or other connections
that could integrate the redevelopment areas with the surrounding communities.
Take-away Lessons for TCAAP
Questionnaire responses suggested nine general lessons for the TCAAP redevelopment project:
• Incorporate the site’s unique history. Like Stapleton, Anschutz-Fitzsimons, and Lowry, TCAAP has
unique history. The contributions of the site and the people who worked at TCAAP should be documented
and preserved as the site is redeveloped.
• Establish multi-modal transportation. Provide options for future transit connections. Value pedestrians
and bicycles as well as vehicles.
• Include a town center area or other community gathering spaces. Provide opportunities for interaction.
Build a sense of community through the design of public spaces.
• Promote an urban-hybrid design. Allow smaller setbacks and yards. Consider alleys where appropriate.
Design a streetscape that has a human scale and that encourages walking and community interaction.
• Support moderate density with high-quality design. Develop design guidelines that create consistency
across the site while also requiring diversity of architecture and building types.
• Enhance community character with public art and amenities. Differentiate the TCAAP redevelopment
with public art, landscaping, and the design of public amenities.
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• Connect TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and surrounding communities. Provide transportation and
trail connections. Design public spaces so that they are inviting to people outside of TCAAP. Maintain
some consistency between TCAAP and the rest of Arden Hills.
• Work to achieve balance between. . .
o The needs of TCAAP with the rest of Arden Hills.
o Commitment to the vision with flexibility for market changes.
o Commitment to the vision and market realities.
• Build consensus. . .
o Between the City and the County on redevelopment goals.
o In support of the vision among the community and developers.
Rewards for TCAAP
While respondents named potential risks for the TCAAP development including financial risks, market
changes, and abandonment of the vision, the rewards for the City and County for a successful
redevelopment project were greater. Revitalizing and reusing the site was considered a significant
accomplishment in itself. The long-term stability of the tax base is a primary goal. Enhancing and
differentiating the “Arden Hills brand” from competing suburbs was seen as a way to preserve property
values and attract new investment. Lastly, respondents saw the potential to establish Arden Hills as a
model for environmental and economic sustainability, connectivity among people and communities, and
livability for residents across a range of demographics.
Next Steps
The JDA is asked to provide feedback on this report. JDA comments will be incorporated prior to a
presentation, including illustrative photos and graphics, to the Arden Hills City Council on Monday,
October 14, 2013. The report will also be provided to the master planning consultants.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: October 7, 2013
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
SUBJECT: Master Plan Update
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
1. Review public comments from developer interviews, July 30 panel event, and the September 17
open house.
2. Provide JDA comments.
3. Review the process and timeline for the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR).
Discussion
Kimley-Horn is completing the “discovery phase” of the master planning process and has requested an
opportunity to update the Joint Development Authority on the public involvement events to-date and
the upcoming AUAR process.
Attachments
• Kimley-Horn memo dated October 3, 2013
AGENDA ITEM 8B
MEMORANDUM
Memorandum
Date: October 3, 2013
To: TCAAP Joint Development Authority
From: Jessica Laabs, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Subject: TCAAP Master Plan Public Engagement to Date and Next Steps
The purpose of this memo is to summarize public engagement activities
completed to date for the TCAAP Master Plan process, and how the input
informs the next steps of the process. Developer interviews were conducted in
July 2013, followed by a Developer Panel and Stakeholder Engagement
Workshop on July 30.
The first open house for the TCAAP Master Planning process was held on
September 17, 2013 at the Ramsey County Public Works facility. The purpose of
this open house was to provide information about the master plan process, share
background information on the redevelopment site (including site constraints),
and solicit input on site opportunities and issues. 87 people signed in – 49% were
Arden Hills residents, 33% were Shoreview residents, and 18% were from other
communities.
The following materials were available for viewing:
A number of display boards covering project goals, schedule, site
context/features, key lessons from developer panel/interviews, and
development types
A brief presentation covering project status, timeline, and process was
looped continuously on TVs in the room.
A looping PowerPoint presentation comparing the size of the site to other
familiar sites/developments
Requested feedback (via post-its) on visual preference boards - building
types, open space types, neighborhood patterns
Participatory land use exercise
Suite 238N
2550 University Avenue West
St. Paul, Minnesota
55114
TCAAP JDA, October 3, 2013, Pg. 2
The land use exercise included large maps set up on tables with the TCAAP
developable area cut out. Different colored paper was provided to indicate Parks
(green), Retail (red), and Office (blue), with the yellow base of the area being
Residential. The size of the paper squares was proportional to the ratio of uses
analyzed in the zoning scenario of the traffic capacity analysis. Participants
cut/tore the various colored squares into smaller pieces to create their preferred
distribution and mix of land uses for the site. Photos were taken of each
completed exercise, and then projected onto a screen in the room. A summary of
the land use exercises, including photos of each completed map, is attached. This
also includes a summary of the post-it notes received on the visual preference
boards.
Twenty (20) comment sheets were also submitted. Common themes in written
comments included:
x Emphasize trails and provide multi-modal connectivity
x Limit the amount of development to preserve the natural environment
x Create regional destination in the form of shopping center or community
attractions and amenities
x Place non-residential uses on the west and residential on the east part of
the site
x Focus on small and local businesses
x Incorporate indoor and outdoor sporting/recreation facilities
x Provide lifecycle housing options (young singles, families, retirees)
x Find a way to incorporate alternative energy production
x Make sure there is ample green space and active space
x Make provisions for transit service
All of the comments received have been logged into a spreadsheet and coded
with categories, attached.
City Council Review and Discussion
Kimley-Horn presented engagement results and facilitated a discussion with the
Arden Hills City Council at a workshop on September 30, 2013. Comments and
key discussion points from the City Council are summarized below.
Thoughts/Reactions to Input Received
x Nothing new from engagement, but nice to have some reinforcement.
x Open house well attended, lots of discussion about green space and trails.
x Flexibility is important given the length of time over which TCAAP will
develop.
x The site is likely to be more residential than previously thought, more
than 50/50. Need to offer what the market wants to buy.
x Housing for all ages and affordable housing are important.
x Strength of the school district should be a highlight. The recent Pulte
development sold fast - many families overbought on homes to save on
education costs with the strength of the school district.
x The spine road design may impact Ramsey County cost participation.
TCAAP JDA, October 3, 2013, Pg. 3
x Connection to CR I would generate cut-through traffic; too expensive;
right-in/right-out doesn’t seem practical.
x Tax base and jobs are important to the county.
Land Use and Denver Trip Takeways
x Distribution uses are undesirable due to truck traffic. No showrooms.
x Light industrial use is OK – higher end with offices, good jobs.
x A corporate campus could go anywhere.
x There needs to be some retail hubs among the residential, and also
pocket parks.
x TCAAP should include something special/special features or focal
points. A few sprinkled throughout the site may be better than just one
large feature.
x Something like Centennial Lakes is desirable, a central axis with four
major employers around it.
x AHATS may become surplus in the future, so potential access should be
accommodated in the master plan.
x Regional stormwater system was a favorable concept.
x There should be identifiable neighborhoods within the residential. There
are truly unique neighborhoods in Arden Hills, and that can be echoed at
TCAAP.
x Setbacks don’t need to be uniform throughout the site - different setbacks
would be good in different areas of the site.
x No flat grids.
x Smaller setbacks didn’t seem desirable at first, but landscaped and well-
maintained by an association, they looked very nice.
x Alley concern —where do you put snow and who maintains?
Next Steps – AUAR Scenarios
Input from public and stakeholder engagement, including City Council and JDA
comments, will be utilized along with technical analysis of traffic, land use, and
environmental factors to develop two scenarios for the Alternative Urban
Areawide Review (AUAR) document, and a draft Master Plan for consideration
by the City Council.
An AUAR is a form of environmental documentation through Minnesota State
Rules that evaluates a development scenario (or several scenarios) for an entire
geographical area rather than a specific project. The AUAR must include a
scenario based on the existing comprehensive plan. The City of Arden Hills is the
Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for the AUAR.
If actual development - in total or in any subarea - is proposed to exceed the
maximum development studied, the AUAR loses its validity; therefore, the City
should include a development scenario that represents the maximum
development expected or allowed. The AUAR should cover the possible impacts
TCAAP JDA, October 3, 2013, Pg. 4
through a “worst case scenario” analysis. Scenarios developed for the TCAAP
site are anticipated to reflect current zoning (which is compatible with the
comprehensive plan, but more specific to TCAAP), as well as a scenario which
reflects maximum development capacity based on optimal site access. The
AUAR will test the development so the City has information available to make
informed decisions about level of development and mitigation.
An AUAR process is formally initiated by RGU order, which establishes the
study area and scenarios to be addressed, and officially starts the AUAR process.
We will be asking the City Council to initiate the AUAR Order at its meeting on
October 14th.
Upcoming Milestones
Early October – City, County, Consultants develop potential AUAR Scenarios
October 7 – JDA feedback on input received to date
October 14 – Council review of AUAR Scenarios, Initiate AUAR Order
December 2013 – Draft Master Plan for City Council review
ATTACHED:
x Summary of TCAAP engagement activities – July 2013
x Summary of open house #1 land use exercise and visual preference notes
x Log of written comments from open house #1
August 2013
SUMMARY OF TCAAP ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES – JULY 2013
The following provides a summary of developer interviews held July 10-11, 2013; and the TCAAP Development
Panel and Stakeholder Engagement Workshop held July 30, 2013.
Developer Interviews
City of Arden Hills staff, Ramsey County staff, and consultants interviewed representatives from Opus, CSM Corp,
Lennar, and Ryan Companies.
Common themes/highlights:
• The site is in a desirable location and the cleanup to residential standards is attractive.
• This is a large site; development will need to be phased over a longer period of time (15-20 yrs). Market
cannot absorb it all at once. Break into manageable pieces.
• Have patience to stick with the vision and don’t force solutions, but also be flexible. Create a solid
framework/vision, but don’t be too restrictive.
• More flexibility = more opportunity, because the market will change, and the market drives development.
• Developers are very cost-conscious and market-driven. They evaluate the land cost per square foot
including costs for infrastructure and amenities. Too much green space or amenities can cause the land to
exceed the price point. Density may be useful to help pay for amenities.
• Get developer input into the Master Plan to ensure that the community isn’t overpromised a certain design
standard, level of amenities, or land use.
• Access is key. Improvements to H will be very important.
• Developers viewed the remediation of the property to a residential standard and the preservation of areas
north and east of the property for open space as a huge achievement for environmental sustainability.
• Many sustainability features, particularly building and mechanical systems, are already built in without
specific LEED certification. Sometimes getting the plaque isn’t worth the extra investment.
• Sustainability features can work if payback is within a reasonable period. Must be cost-effective and proven;
if not proven, customers won’t pay. Developers are not yet embracing net zero energy and on-site
generation. City and County may need to pay if they want these features.
• The idea of a regional stormwater system makes sense.
• There is a stigma in the community regarding contamination. The City and County will need to actively work
to dispel misinformation and alleviate concerns about the property.
• The Master Plan should clearly articulate the opportunities and requirements for development so that
developers and private investors have certainty regarding what can be approved. The master planning
process can add significant value by overcoming political hurdles to development.
• The City and County should reach out to the brokerage community since nearly every office and industrial
user is represented by a broker. Businesses, which are represented by a broker, should not be approached
directly to avoid alienating the brokerage community. Single- and multi-family brokers also have good
insight into consumer preferences.
Development Panel
Panel consisted of representatives from Duke Realty, Pulte Homes, United Properties, St. Paul Chamber of
Commerce, and Urban Land Institute/former Edina City Manager.
Common themes/highlights:
• TCAAP is unique and attractive to develop because the site is a clean slate for development, large in size,
and good location.
• The needs of “Generation Y” should be considered in planning for development. They want walkability/trails,
transit, sustainable features, etc.
• Amenities are important – green space adds value.
• A mix of uses is appropriate for the site.
August 2013
• Any plan needs to have built in flexibility because market will change many times before a full build-out.
• The site will need to be divided into much smaller pieces to accommodate an extended absorption period.
• Important to engage a diverse set of stakeholders to communicate expectations and build capacity.
Audience Q&A
• What about retail development? (yes, opportunity for some commercial)
• How does this development affect the surrounding communities positively or negatively? (linkages are
crucial/Gen Y wants to stay connected; growth is good for surrounding communities; need to sustain
existing businesses and bring in new ones, not just jumping from one community to another)
• Should the site be marketed nationally and internationally? (yes)
• Plan has to be prescriptive enough to reflect values, flexible enough to allow developers, and what does a
master plan like that look like? (be a keeper of the vision over time; identify “sacred elements” of the site;
create framework and then let the market dictate)
Breakout Groups
Attendees visited two of four stations focusing on specific topics of Commercial and Residential Development,
Transportation and Access, Environment/Energy/Sustainability, and Passive and Active Open Space.
Commercial and Residential Development Common Themes:
• Mixed use development desired (good restaurants, housing/residential called out specifically as desired;
heavy industrial was undesired)
• Focus on retail
• Senior and affordable housing important
• Balance with surrounding communities and greater Ramsey County
• Develop land in phases according to access points, infrastructure development and cost, and cleanup
• Consider departure from current development pattern with continuation of what makes Arden Hills a place
where people want to live their full lives
Transportation and Access Common Themes:
• Look into incorporating transit on the site
• Don’t build high-volume infrastructure
• Neighborhood oriented streets (low-volume, tight grid)
• Adequate connections to CR 96 and CR H
• Multi-modal connections
Environment/Energy/Sustainability Common Themes:
• Investigate regional stormwater systems; find creative ways to reuse stormwater
• Open to using public financing for systems that make sense, i.e. result in lower overall energy costs,
payback over time
• Capitalize on unique site features like topography and elevation
• Finding a way to utilize the groundwater is of interest
Active and Passive Open Space Common Themes:
• Investigate recreational and trail access to AHATS outside of the TCAAP reuse area
• Incorporate significant amounts of greenspace on-site
• Connect an extensive on-site park network to the external parks and trails system
• Possibility of a greenspace facility that acts as regional draw to the site
• Use a complete streets/active streets model for the roadway network
• Plan early to maximize benefits of the park and trail system
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Major Themes
TCAAP Open House #1—September 17, 2013
Land Use Planning Exercise Responses
Road Alignment Options
• Too much office
• Is industrial a possibility here?
• Mixed use buildings, housing over shops
• Look at existing rail corridors! Could it be a LRT?
Could it be a trail?
• Many participants desired trails throughout the site
connecting the central park and the wildlife corridor
• Must consider the surrounding areas too —
interconnected neighborhoods
Key Comments
Most thought this
should be almost
entirely office or open
space
Most wanted
commercial
along this entry
bridge
Many lined the western
edge with office and/or
retail
A third of exercises
filled the southern
section with
commercial use
Participants often
envisioned residential
use on the eastern edge
Almost all kept the open space
in a few big chunks, primarily in
the center
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Exercise 1
• That’s a lot of office
• Green next to housing
• Park at entrance
• Access from MnDOT (driving thing) to the
thumb, maybe office
• Maybe mix more office with retail
Exercise 2
• Too much office
• Business should be along 34/10 Corridor
• Leave room for schools
• What happens if Army leaves whole site?
Should we look beyond?
• Office/commercial = Hwy Buffer
• What is preferable office/retail-good mix of
two because they interact
• Open space = program for athletic/tournaments
• Need a natural x-cty/fitness trail-long distance.
Connect to existing
Exercise 3
• Keep higher density residential near the west
side of the site/retail and commercial area.
Density should get lower east
Exercise 4
• Commercial at south of thumb should be a big
draw store
• The open space should make a loop trail
• Apartments with no transit?
Exercise 5
• Other uses:
• Community center
• Domed facility
• Hockey facility
• Potential for industrial uses
• Black cross hatch is higher density residential
Exercise 6
• To maximize green space, put it next to what is
already there (along interior borders)
Residential
Commercial
Office
Open Space
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Exercise 7
• Need Arbor Lakes/Woodbury Downtown
Area
• Swimming pool/waterpark
Exercise 8
• Apartments over shops
• Must consider the surrounding areas too
• Interconnected neighborhoods
• Loop Road: more options and flexibility
Exercise 9
• Office uses are stacked in some places on this
plan
• Retail together? Office together? Convenience
retail at entry
• Hotel possibly?
• Spine road has meanders to slow traffic
• Retail and office closer to freeway
Exercise 10
• Multi-level parking
• Park and Ride
• Medical office
Exercise 12
• Corporate complex in thumb
• Northern retail area should be like Silver View
Plaza
Exercise 11
• How does this effect other city facilities... capacity
in schools, etc.
• Observation place at the high point
• No Walgreens
• Taller apartments to take advantage of views
• Connecting backyards to city property (greenspace),
hooked to bike trails
• Is industrial a possibility here?
• Connected park/green corridors-separate, not
related to road pattern
• Green corridors... widen and narrow throughout the
site
• Ski hill (32 acres)/ski shuttle access along east
Residential
Commercial
Office
Open Space
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Exercise 13
• Small pocket parks
• Bike path through the middle
• Office stacked on retail at southeast corner
Exercise 14
• Walking trails/parks for employees at North
• Along road - heavier/more intrusive, less dense in
interior
• Northern piece (“thumb”) is a great place for
residential
• Use some green space to buffer from the highway
• Keep high density residential near office use
• Put highest dollar housing in upper right, adjacent
to AHATS
• Each entrance should have some sort of monument
or feature
Exercise 15
• Buffer (green at access from Church)
• Why are we limited to 2 access points? We
need a connection to I.
• Residential in east part of site, commercial
visible from highway
• Corporate campus in the thumb
• Restaurants and Main Street close to higher
density/senior housing. *Walkable*
$ = Low density, single-family
• Look at existing rail corridors! Could it be a
LRT? Could it be a trail?
Exercise 16
• Ski trails
• Mountain biking trails
• Connected green space, central park
• Pedestrian bridge over roads
• Office use stacked on this plan
• Coffee and donuts at southeast corner!
• Corporate office in thumb
• Mixed use buildings, housing over shops along
western edge
• Restaurants on the green at West entry
Exercise 17
• More off road biking!! (Not the same as
mountain biking)
Exercise 18
• Rail corridor
• More restaurants
• Walking community
• Green connected to central plaza
Residential
Commercial
Office
Open Space
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Visual Preference Comments
Residential Building Types
Accessory Unit
Single-Family Home
• Is this representative of
the type of single family
home you envision here?
It doesn’t look much like
recent suburban single
family homes around
here (next to first image).
Duplex
Townhouse
Live/Work
Courtyard Apartment
Bungalow Court
• Inconvenient in our
climate
• Love this concept!
• Great concept to build
community
Mid-Rise Apartment
• 3 story seems nice, not
liking 5-10
General
• A variety of all of the above
• Need progressive care facilities and green spaces
and ways to meet others and get all your needs
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Visual Preference Comments
Commercial Building Types
Corner Shop
• I would love specialty niche markets
Neighborhood Node
• Add unique restaurants
• Like these ideas. Want ‘smart’ living
with all you need close by
• What about underground
development?
Main Street
• Like Maple Grove concept
• Main Street look parking behind—
nice to park and walk one store to
next
Shopping District
• Don’t really like this here in Arden
Hills
• Who needs more urban sprawl?
Not me
• Plenty of these already close by—no
more needed
TCAAP Open House Feedback and Exercise Responses
Visual Preference Comments
Open Space Types
Parkette
• Very interested in ‘healthy’ community. Talk
to health department with concept. Its laying
infrastructure to better health.
Plaza
• Interest in good community building areas
• Plazas and squares help build community
Square
• Yes, some kind of ‘center’
• Works great in Paris
Green
• Center green with stage for community events with a square and fountain
• Need athletic facilities: hockey arena baseball soccer lacrosse mini dome?
• Arden Hills may want this near its City Hall off 96
Preserve
• Solar and wind power
• Hooray! Save the planet
• May not be needed in this space, given existing
Rice Creek space
• We like this water yeah!
General
• Community gardens and chickens
• Monkey bars/slide place to gather and meet others with trail through
• More kid friendly park with houses around them
• Pool—outdoor
• Movie theater
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON TCAAP MASTER PLANNING PROCESS - updated 9/25/13
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Email Shoreview Land Uses, Open
Space, Trails
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Email Shoreview Trails Your article in the Press Publications which asked for public input spurred me to comment. While I
can't suggest what should should go into the TCAAP project, I can mention someting I would like
to see on the Ramsey County parks side. The area outlined on the future project map of the
arsenal shows a cross country ski area for use in the winter to be included. I suggest a mountain
bike park (dirt trails) creation in the cross country ski area that can be used during Minnesota's
other three seasons.
I am heavely involved with mountain biking (MTB) in Ramsey Co. parks and there are plenty of
metro organizations that would help Ramsey County design, maintain and build trails in the
designated area. The Ramsey County parks are developing continually with new trends and I think
my suggestion would be a hit and a real draw for the people, with fun for the whole family.
Mountain biking is big, here is a link for a metro MTB organization and a news article:
http://www.startribune.com/local/south/221939751.html
Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists:
http://www.morcmtb.com
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Email Arden Hills Attractions Unable to attend Sept. 17 open house. Idea fro TCAAP site: A Zip-line and/or two Alpine Slides
from atop the "BIG" Hill with a Chair-lift to the top AND reasonable Rates on the Rides. I think that
this would be great AND that it would save thousands from having to drive long distances to enjoy
this fun and thrilling adventure!
OH #1 Process I enjoyed the open house, it was educational. Hopefully, after so many false starts it will be
developed in the near future. I'm attaching my ideas for the site: (drawing included in land use
exercise summary)
Would like mixed development, + possibly trails included. A Maple Grove shopping/living area
concept would be great, perhaps a theatre.
No want race track - too noisy.
OH #1 Arden Hills Open Space Make it into a Regional Park & save remediation costs & make it a multiple purpose park.
OH #1 Arden Hills Process Excellent exercise. Keep us involved.
OH #1 Arden Hills Land Uses I came up with another deep thought while still here at the open house. I think a bakery should be
built in the northwest corner. The prevailing winds will spread the pleasant odor thoughout the
area & help cover the fumes from 35W & Hwy 10. Door to door home delivery would be a
welcome amenity.
Office * retail space should be along Hwy 10 & 35W to provide ability for "advertising", but more
importantly, to block out the freeway noise from 10 & 35W to the residential area.
I strongly encourage space designated for athletics. MVHS needs a new hockey arena. Need
space for baseball fields, soccer, lacrosse and other athletics.
Also consider an Arden Hills Community Center for meeting rooms & other activities. Thank you!
Land Uses
Arden Hills Land Uses,
Attractions,
Open Space
OH #1
OH #1
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OH #1 Land Uses Would love to see some truly 1 level homes like those seen in recent years on Parade of Homes
tours, etc. We would love to "age in place" & stay in this area, but no 1 level homes in area. We
are in our early 50's & would love to see 1 level homes (no basement - everything on 1 level & 2-3
car garage) built on this property in the $150 - $250K price point. We have plenty of mega houses
around here already.
As a people, we are developing our planet literally to death! Let's do our part to preserve what
little natural space we have. My first choice is to make it a nature preserve with bike & hiking
trails.
If you must generate revenue, then make the space a wind turbine and/or solar farm with as
much natural area as possible!
We need more trees to generate oxygen - this balances all the carbon generation that will kill our
grandchildren. Please listen to people, local residents, the earth - not just big money interests.
Uninterrupted wildlife corridors - animal access to water
Railroad access to office or industrial?
Community Center
Bus service to Minneapolis
Arts Center?
Community area w/post office, bank, library, art gallery, senior meeting area, exercise area, dog
exercise area, child center - lego building
Bike trails to bus service
Nature center
OH #1 Arden Hills,
Mounds View
High School
Trails The Mounds View cross country running teams would love to see inclusion of a natural surfaced
trail as a part of the open space in the development plan. There are a lot of trails in Arden
Hills/Shoreview, but very few natural surface ones (woodchip, dirt path). A longer trail connected
to other trails would be very, very appreciated!
OH #1 Attractions Is there any possibility of accessing the hill to the east for winter sledding & tobaggoning?
Open Space,
Environmental
Concerns
Arden Hills
Vadnais Heights Land Uses, Open
Space, Transit,
Attractions
OH #1
OH #1
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OH #1 Open Space GREEN SPACE! Use green space to connect Rice Creek trails to 96 area.
OH #1 Seattle, WA Density Densities can be increased as long as meaningful public spaces are provided & mantained.
This site is literally completely surrounded by existing or planned regional trails. Keep that in mind
and make sure development connects to them. Residential neighborhoods need municipal parks,
and these parks should all have a safe-for-children link to the regional trail so families can safely
expand their recreation to the longer regional system.
Office and retail space should also connect, but in these cases emphasizing transportation, which
can be built differently than recreational links.
Also, take advantage of the open space and natural resources in choosing what goes where. Let
the residential areas be near the trails and Rice Creek, and the business development be near the
highways.
OH #1 Arden Hills,
Academy of
Model
Aeronautics
Open Space Looking for open space for model aviation activities. We also work with local Junior High, Senior
High and local universities for their aviation and engineering programs.
OH #1 Maplewood,
Academy of
Model
Aeronautics
Open Space,
Attractions
I would like to see an AMA site for R/C aircraft somewhere in this project. This would bring
people in from 20 miles in every direction since AMA R/C fields are in such short supply. These
people would utilize other aspects of this project too.
OH #1 Shoreview Process, Land
Uses
Developing a plan for this site is daunting but exciting! It presents an amazing opportunity. The
pressure to do it well and do it right likely weighs heavily on those responsible for making the final
decisions.
I grew up not far from here (I am now 76) and I hope someday to live in a lovely townhome on this
site.
Thank you for your excellent presentation this evening.
Trails, Open
Space
Shoreview, Metro
Parks & Open
Space
Commission
OH #1
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OH #1 New Brighton Site Distribution,
Land Uses
In some of the earlier planning processes, the idea of keeping commercial & retail buildings to the
west, closest to Hwy 10 is good. This would keep residential housing to the east & will provide
some sound buffer to the freeway noise. The center "canal" running north to south for storm
water looked promising. Today it seems there is a lot of senior housing being developed in our
area. Do we need more? Single homes should have a decent yard. Homes built by Pratt-Harbor
Place in Shoreview, were too big for the size of the lots.
OH #1 Land Uses,
Environmental
Concerns,
Maintenance,
Lighting
I don’t think this area should be destination shopping. Roseville is saturated, and to the north a
few miles on 35W & Lexington, there is plenty. Keep retail shops, that are needed for local
residents needs. Keeping the commercial businesses "lite" will minimize truck traffic. Interior
park spaces should have lawn & vegetation. Fast food joints must be outlawed! We need more
smaller diners serving GMO free food. The City should enlist the help of goats to roam around &
prevent buckhorn from ever getting a foothold. Negotiate with deer to stay over in the Army
Reserve land. Coyotes & Fox will be more difficult to keep out unless homeowners are forced to
keep their cats indoors. Street lighting should be kept at a bare minimum. This would facilitate a
better viewing of the Bison Comet - due this fall. The mainstreet shops design used at Silver Lake
in St Anthony & up at the area off 35W & Lexington is desirable, however, they did not provide
adequate boulevard from the roads & parking, for winter snow storage. This will be a nightmare
for businesses along the Central Corridor LRT along University Avenue. We still live in Minnesota.
It seems the planners aren't from here. Wait till it snows. I could keep going, but there is no more
room. More later.
Park area north end
Multi use RC Site
RC Airplane, helicopter, boats
OH #1 Trails Mountain Bike Trail "single track"
OH #1 Arden Hills Land Uses, Site
Distribution
SEE ATTACHED - provided drawing and notes
Saint Paul RC Open SpaceOH #1
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Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: October 7, 2013
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
SUBJECT: Development Director’s Report
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
None.
Discussion
Kimley-Horn is providing a summary of the public engagement process to-date and an update on the
master planning and AUAR process at the October 7, 2013, JDA Board meeting. Kimley-Horn will be
compiling a draft of the Master Plan over the next few months. The Arden Hills City Council will review
the draft Master Plan in December 2013. The second TCAAP Open House will be held in January 2014 to
gather community feedback on the draft Master Plan.
The City is on schedule with the master planning process. The Master Plan and the first draft of the
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) are expected to be complete in Spring 2014.
AGENDA ITEM 9
MEMORANDUM
amsey County TCAAP Redevelopment Project
Monthly Report September 2013
Project website: www.tcaap.net
Master Plan Update
The first open house for the TCAAP Master Planning process was held on September 17, 2013. The purpose of
this open house was to provide information about the master planning process, share background information
on the redevelopment site including site constraints, and solicit input on site opportunities and issues. Over
80 people were in attendance.
Attendees were asked to comment on residential and commercial building types, open space types, and
neighborhood patterns. Attendees also had an opportunity to participate in a land use exercise in which they
could distribute their preferred mix of residential, retail, office, and park uses across the site. Photos were
taken of each completed exercise and projected onto a screen in the room.
The consultants are completing the “discovery phase” of the master planning process and will soon begin
drafting the Master Plan. At the next TCAAP open house in January/February 2014, attendees will be asked to
provide feedback on the draft Master Plan. The Master Plan is scheduled to be completed by June 2014.
Demolition Update
With the exception of one building (Building 502), all of the buildings on site have been “wrecked to grade”,
meaning that the above-ground structures are gone, leaving the slab or foundation. Building 502 is currently
undergoing asbestos remediation, as the entire building was sheathed in asbestos siding, and the interior has
significant asbestos pipe wrap and other asbestos-laden materials. Remediation work will continue through
the winter, and the building will be demolished in spring 2014. Bolander and Sons will now begin working on
removing the approximate 300,000 tons of building slabs on site, which will be retained on site for future use.
Recycling Update
In addition to the 300,000 tons of concrete, there will be another 100,000 tons of bituminous material
removed on site. What will happen to all of that material? Some of it will become new roadways on the site,
and in other parts of the Twin Cities! Stored in four large piles, the concrete and bituminous material
removed from building slabs, roadways and concrete block from buildings, will be turned into aggregate for
the construction of roadways, paths and building foundations on the redevelopment site. In fact, Bolander
staff estimates that 90% of building and roadway materials, including 6,185 tons of steel, 350 tons of railroad
track, and 4 flatbed trucks of wood, in addition to the 400,000 tons of concrete and bituminous, will be
recycled or reused.
TCAAP History Preserved
Prior to building demolition, staff from the County and Bolander gathered items from the site that were
significant to the history of TCAAP and the nearly 26,000 workers who manufactured ammunition during five
wars.
A major collection of maps, drawings and construction documents were donated by the County to the
Northwest Architectural Library at the University of Minnesota. They chronicle the development of the
Arsenal and TCAAP beginning in 1941, and contain detailed building plans, and site maps.
A small collection of artifacts associated with the 30 caliber building, as well as various items from throughout
the site including a time clock, message boards and building layout boards were donated to the Ramsey
County Historical Society. The RCHS plans to use photographs of these items in upcoming articles in their
quarterly magazine, as well as for future exhibits.
Did you know?
The Federal Government paid $133,685 for the 2,370 acres it acquired for the TCAAP in 1941.
It took 15 months to:
• Build 323 buildings
• 21.4 miles of roads
• 15.6 miles of railroad track
• 31.3 miles of sanitary sewer
• 14.1 miles of gas line
• 16.8 miles of steam line
• 28.9 miles of electrical line
• 11.1 miles of telephone line
• And one water tower, which was dismantled and moved from Ft. Snelling (now located on the Arden
Hills Army Training Site –AHATS)
President Roosevelt visited Twin Cities Ordinance Plant (Future TCAAP) in 1942.
(Photo courtesy of Shoreview Historical Society)