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present at this meeting.
Chair:
Dan Erickson
Commissioners:
David Radziej
Kyle Lassen
Liz Johnson
Evan Cordes
Rob Williams
Sheila Bennett
Kilander
Brendan O'Meara
Council Liaison:
Dave McClung
Economic Development
Commission
September 6, 2017
8:00 am to 9:30 am
City Hall
Address:
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:
651 -792 -7800
Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org
City Vision
Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting,
strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained
infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable
City in which to live, work, and play.
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Chair:Dan Erickson Commissioners:David RadziejKyle LassenLiz JohnsonEvan CordesRob WilliamsSheila Bennett KilanderBrendan O'MearaCouncil Liaison:Dave McClung Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017 8:00 am to 9:30 am City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. AgendaCALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 2, 2017 8:00 AM
CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Senior Planner Matthew Bachler called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Dan Erickson, Commissioners Kyle Lassen, Liz Johnson, Evan Cordes, Rob
Williams, Sheila Bennett Kilander and Brendan O’Meara
Also Present: Council Liaison Dave McClung, Senior Planner Matthew Bachler, WSB Senior
Planner Eric Zweber, and Deputy Clerk Jolene Trauba
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the agenda as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was the consensus of the Commission to accept the May 3, 2017 and June 7, 2017 meeting
minutes as presented.
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Commercial, Industrial and Higher Education Study
Senior Planner Matthew Bachler noted that in May and June, WSB and Associates presented
topics included in the study. The May meeting included discussion of employment and economic
activities for commercial and industrial uses in the City’s business districts. At the June meeting
they looked at what land and building space is available in the City’s current business districts. A
draft of the complete study will be presented at this meeting.
WSB Senior Planner Eric Zweber discussed the draft study. A “College and University
Enrollment By Community” document was handed out and Arden Hills’ unique situation of
approximately 1:1 ratio of residents to students was noted. Other items discussed in the draft
study were the economic impact of college student spending, the potential for property tax revenue
loss, and the recommendation to create two different definitions of higher education – higher
education campus and higher education classroom/office.
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Chair Dan Erickson arrived at 8:20 a.m.
WSB Senior Planner Zweber noted the next steps would include the Planning Commission
reviewing the draft study and possible zoning code amendments, the City Council reviewing at
their August Work Session, a public hearing in September and City Council approval.
After discussion of the draft study, the Commission expressed thanks to Mr. Zweber and WSB for
completing the study.
B. State of the City
Senior Planner Bachler provided an update on the State of the City. The morning session will be
on September 28, 2017, 7:30 a.m. at the Tavern Grill. The evening session will be October 3,
2017 at City Hall. A Communications Coordinator was hired by the City and she will be involved
in the planning and promoting of the events. Postcards will be available for Economic
Development Commission members to distribute.
C. Business Retention and Expansion Program
Senior Planner Bachler asked if members were having success contacting the businesses on the
list for interviews.
Commissioner Liz Johnson stated that she is not succeeding in contacting Top Case or
OrthoCore.
Senior Planner Bachler noted that they are focusing on office and manufacturing businesses
rather than retail at this time. He will resend the list of businesses and assigned EDC members.
5. UPDATES
A. Commission Members
None
B. Council Liaison
Council Liaison McClung noted the new Communications Coordinator position was filled and
National Night Out was held on August 1.
C. Staff Comments
Senior Planner Bachler noted that the Smiths Medical building was purchased and the property
would be returned to a multi-tenant use. JR Properties issued a letter of intent to purchase the old
Aerotech property on Northwoods Drive. A formal application is expected to go before the
Council in September.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
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Dan Erickson, Chair Jolene Trauba, Deputy Clerk
City of Arden Hills
Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017
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DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.A
TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Background
Minnesota Statute requires that all communities within the seven-county metropolitan area
update their Comprehensive Plans every ten years. The City’s Comprehensive Plan must also
reflect the adopted regional policies in the Metropolitan Council’s system and policy plans. The
City Council has approved a contract with WSB & Associate to complete the 2040
Comprehensive Plan update. To date, the following meetings have been held on the
Comprehensive Plan update:
Date Meeting Topic
March 20, 2017 City Council Work Session Review City Vision and Goals
June 7, 2017 Planning Commission Housing
August 21, 2017 City Council Work Session Housing and Land Use
The City is also completing a Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study that has
generated several recommended changes to the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. A
draft of this study was reviewed by the EDC at their meeting on August 2, 2017.
Discussion
The following items are identified in the draft Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education
Study as areas the City may want to evaluate in updating the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is
requesting that the EDC review these items and provide feedback. The Land Use chapter from
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is included in Attachment A and the 2030 Future Land Use Map is
included in Attachment B.
MEMORANDUM
City of Arden Hills
Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017
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Developable Gateway Business Properties
There are about 35 acres of undeveloped land in the Gateway Business District at the northeast
corner of I-35W and I-694. This is a prime development area with visibility from both
interstates. While there are some wetlands and woodland that may influence future development,
considerate design may mitigate most impacts of development.
The 2030 Future Land Use Map designates approximately 26 acres of this area as Mixed
Business, which is defined as, “areas designated for a variety of businesses, including
commercial, certain light industrial uses, warehousing, office, general business, and retail.” The
remaining approximately 9 acres of land are designated as Light Industrial and Office, which is
defined as, “areas designated for a broad range of light industrial uses such as warehousing with
manufacturing. This land use may also include offices.”
The purpose of the Future Land Use Map and the land use classifications is to lay the foundation
for orderly development and zoning regulations. The Planning Commission and City Council
review the Land Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan when reviewing development
proposals.
Staff is requesting feedback from the EDC on the following questions:
1. Does the EDC support the current land use designation for these areas?
2. Would the EDC recommend any changes to the land use designations? (A complete list
of the City’s Future Land Use Classifications are included in Section 6.4.1 of the Land
Use chapter)
B-4 - Retail Center Zoning District
The B-4 Zoning District is comprised of the properties on either side of Dunlap Street between
Red Fox Road and Grey Fox Road. The existing businesses are mostly wholesale,
office/warehousing, light manufacturing or repair oriented. The current mix of businesses in this
district does not achieve the purpose of the B-4 District, which is to support retail center type
development. However, this is a productive business area with no undeveloped parcels and all
buildings are currently occupied. The 2030 Future Land Use map designates all nine properties
within the B-4 District as a Mixed Business (definition provided above).
Staff is requesting feedback from the EDC on the following questions:
1. Does the EDC support the current land use designation for this area?
2. Would the EDC recommend any changes to the land use designation?
Attachments
A. Land Use Chapter, 2030 Comprehensive Plan
B. Future Land Use Map, 2030 Comprehensive Plan
City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan
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6. LAND USE
Goal: Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and
character of our residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial areas
while protecting the community’s natural resources and developing a sustainable
pattern for future development.
To advance this land use goal, the following policies are proposed:
o Evaluate and amend the land use regulations to achieve the highest possible
development standards, enhance the natural environment, protect public
health, support a vital mix of land uses, and promote flexible approaches to
implement the Comprehensive Plan.
o Ensure that land use regulations promote development that is compatible with
nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features; minimize
pedestrian and vehicular conflict; and visually enhance development.
o Preserve the stability and quality of the city's neighborhoods while allowing for
redevelopment that is complimentary to existing development.
o Provide a balanced mix of residential, park, open space, and commercial land
uses.
o Construct all new development at an average density of at least three
residential units per net residential acre.
o Explore the possibility of creating additional community gathering space in
conjunction with public or private organizations, including AHATS.
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Land use is a defining characteristic of a community. While land use does not operate
independently from the other characteristics that create a community, it is a binding
factor between transportation, housing, parks, paths, and other characteristics.
Through zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations, a city has powerful tools to
guide the long-term, look, feel, and vitality of their community.
Despite the vacant TCAAP property (see Chapter 5), Arden Hills is classified as a fully
developed community by the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development
Framework. The City is also entirely within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA). The areas south of Highways 96 and 10 were mostly developed by the end of
the 1970s, and less than three percent of the developable land in that part of Arden Hills
is vacant. Significant land use changes are not anticipated in the developed part of
Arden Hills; however, study areas have been identified in the Future Land Use section
of this chapter. The City seeks to take a proactive stance to protect the high quality of
life that residents have come to expect and to prepare for potential redevelopment
opportunities on TCAAP and throughout the community.
City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Approved: September 28, 2009
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6.2 FUTURE LAND USE – 1998 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The 1998 Comprehensive Plan included a future land use map (Figure 6.1) and
proposed mix of land uses for future development, including potential land uses for the
proposed TCAAP redevelopment:
Table 6.1 – 1998 Future Land Use
Acres
Low Density Residential 1,114
Medium Density Residential 199
High Density Residential 5
Neighborhood Business 9
Commercial 132
Industrial 390
Parks 350
Subtotal 882
Mixed Residential 445
Mixed Business 222
Parks 251
Park Preserve 1,237
Public/Institutional 215
Subtotal 2,370
Right-of-way (major roads only) & Open Water 2,902
Total 6,154
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The 1998 future land use data did not include detailed open water coverage or right-of-
way area information, which makes comparing it to actual 2008 land uses difficult. In
order to make a more accurate comparison between the existing land uses in 2008 and
the proposed future land uses from 1998, estimated right-of-way and open water data
has been incorporated into the 1998 land use data (Table 6.2). Due to the methodology
for calculating land use data by the Metropolitan Council, only the rights-of-way for
highways are calculated. The rights-of-way for city streets and smaller roadways are
included with the adjacent land uses.
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Table 6.2 – Adjusted 1998 Future Land Use Data
Acres
Low Density Residential 1,064
Medium Density Residential 129
High Density Residential 5
Neighborhood Business 20
Commercial 104
Industrial 407
Parks 336
Public & Institutional 339
Subtotal 1,207
Mixed Residential 445
Mixed Business 222
Parks 251
Park Preserve 1237
Public/Institutional 215
Subtotal 2370
Water 684
Right-of-way 1,893
Total 6,154
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The following descriptions were used to define the future land use categories in the
1998 Comprehensive Plan:
1. Low density residential (LDR) – traditional single-family residential land use
category. A density range of three to five units per acre is allowed.
2. Medium density residential (MDR) – apartment and townhome land use
category for providing densities of up to eight units per acre.
3. High density residential (HDR) – apartment and townhome land use category
providing for densities of up to twelve units per acre. Mobile homes are also
included in this category.
4. Mixed Residential (MR) – designed to provide for a variety and mixture of
housing types, particularly in the TCAAP area. This category will allow for
those types of units not readily available now in the City.
5. Neighborhood business (NB) – neighborhood business designates small,
isolated areas for neighborhood commercial land uses when they are
compatible with surrounding residential uses. Commercial uses that are high
traffic generators, noise generators, or otherwise not compatible with
residential neighborhoods, are inappropriate. Typically, neighborhood
business areas will be located on intersections or nodes that are on the edge
of residential areas, are less desirable sites for housing, or have traditionally
been occupied with neighborhood services.
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6. Commercial (C) – areas designated for a broad range of retail shopping and
services to meet the needs of the community. Compatible uses such as
office buildings are also intended for this area.
7. Mixed Business (MB) – areas designated for a variety of business,
commercial and industrial uses, including office, general business, retail, and
industrial uses. This designation will be used for the future
commercial/industrial uses on the TCAAP property.
8. Industrial (IND) – areas designated for a broad range of industrial uses,
including office, warehouse, and manufacturing.
9. Public & Institutional (P/I) – designates areas for uses including government
buildings, colleges, schools, and churches.
10. Parks – areas designated for city and county parks.
11. Park Preserve (PP) – areas designated as natural and scenic areas that are
to be preserved for public use.
12. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit rail, and/or pedestrian rights-of-
way.
13. Water (WAT) – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams,
and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data
may not be displayed).
6.3 EXISTING LAND USE – 2008
The 2008 existing land use data is based on City and County property records and
known land uses (Figure 6.2). The land uses are
classified into the following categories:
1. Single Family Attached (SFA) – includes
all attached single family homes such as
townhomes with separate entrances.
2. Single Family Detached (SFD) – includes
all detached single family homes.
3. Multiple Family (MF) – includes apartment
buildings and condominiums of more than
one story.
4. Manufactured Housing (MH) – includes
manufactured and mobile homes in
specialized parks.
5. Neighborhood Business (NB) –
neighborhood business designates small,
isolated areas for neighborhood
commercial land uses when they are
compatible with surrounding residential
uses.
Land Use Acres
Single Family Attached 84
Single Family Detached 904
Multiple Family 12
Manufactured Housing 48
Total Residential 1,048
Neighborhood Business 12
Commercial 65
Office 140
Mixed Use Industrial 106
Light Industrial 141
Park and Open Space 473
Public & Institutional 2,502
Utility 20
Vacant 131
Water (lakes and NWI wetlands)796
Railroad Right-of-way 35
Right-of-way 685
Total 6,154
Table 6.3 – 2008 Existing Land Uses
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6. Commercial (COM) – areas designated for a broad range of retail, shopping,
and services to meet the needs of the community and region. Compatible
uses such as office buildings are also intended for this area.
7. Office (OFC) – Predominantly administrative, professional, or clerical
services; includes medical clinics.
8. Mixed Use Industrial (MUI) – includes light manufacturing and/or processing,
warehousing, distribution, and offices.
9. Light Industrial (LI) – primarily light manufacturing and/or processing of
products; could include light industrial land use, distribution, warehouse
facilities, and offices as a secondary use.
10. Park and Open Space (P/OS) – areas designated as public parks.
11. Public & Institutional (P/I) – areas designated for uses such as government
buildings, colleges, schools, and religious uses but not medical uses.
12. Utility (UTL) – Public or private land occupied by a power substation, water
tower, municipal well, pumping station, or similar use.
13. Vacant (VAC) – Private land not occupied with a building or use.
14. Water (WAT) – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams,
and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory data
may not be displayed).
15. Railroad right-of-way (RR) – Railroad right-of-way.
16. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit and/or pedestrian rights-of-
way.
Although there were few land use changes between 1998 and 2008, there are
differences between the 1998 future land use data and the 2008 existing land use data.
The differences are largely attributable to more accurate data in 2008, the delayed
redevelopment of the TCAAP property, and other vacant property that was not
developed. The two data sets use different land use descriptions because the 2008
existing land use data is based on actual land use while the 1998 future land use
numbers were based on anticipated development.
In addition to more accurate data, there were a few land use changes between 1998
and 2008. In 2007, the Hazelnut Park #3 subdivision and subsequent extension of
Katie Lane was approved, which increased the amount of land used for right-of-way. As
part of the 2005 pavement management program, the road that connected Red Fox
Road to Grey Fox Road was vacated, which reduced the amount of area used for right-
of-way. Fernwood Avenue on the Boston Scientific (formerly Guidant) campus was
vacated while Cummings Drive was dedicated to the City.
The land uses on the TCAAP property were the most notable differences from what was
expected in the 1998 future land uses to the actual land uses in 2008. Since 1998, the
number of acres that were anticipated to be part of the TCAAP redevelopment has been
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reduced and, moreover, the redevelopment was delayed. Much of the TCAAP
redevelopment is anticipated to occur in phases over the next 10 to 20 years depending
on market conditions.
Finally, of the 131 acres of vacant land in 2008, approximately 70 acres are zoned for
residential, 40 acres are zoned commercial, and 21 acres are light industrial. The
vacant areas have not significantly changed anticipated land use types between the
1998 and 2030 future land use maps. The vacant land does not include the TCAAP
property, which is currently classified as public/institutional land since it is owned by the
federal government.
6.4 FUTURE LAND USE - 2030
While redevelopment may occur on some parcels throughout the City, no significant
land use changes in the developed areas of Arden Hills are anticipated (Figure 6.3).
Most of the City’s projected population, household, and employment growth will occur
on the TCAAP redevelopment site. Table 6.4 – 2030 Future Land Use
Acres Land Use (TCAAP)Acres
978 Neighborhood Residential (TCAAP)*146
136 Neighborhood Transition (TCAAP)*0
12 Town Center (TCAAP)*16
19 Campus Commercial (TCAAP)*40
79 Office Mixed Use (TCAAP)*20
26 Retail Mixed Use (TCAAP)*34
100 Flex Business (TCAAP)*42
303 Public & Institutional (Civic - TCAAP)2
461 Parks and Open Space (TCAAP)24
15 Utilities (Water Infrastructure - TCAAP 46
576 Right-of-way (TCAAP)51
1,472
796
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5,694 Total** (TCAAP)427
Park Preserve
Total** (Not Including TCAAP)
Railroad Right-of-way
Right-of-way
Land Use (Not Including TCAAP)
Neighborhood Business
Light Industrial and Office
Park and Open Space
Utilities
Public & Institutional
Commercial
Community Mixed Use
*Includes future right-of-way.
**May not equal 5,694 or 427 due to rounding.
2030 Future Land Use
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Business
Water
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6.4.1 Future Land Use Classifications
There are twenty-two future land use classifications:
1. Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) – traditional single-family
residential land use category. A density range of 1.5 to 3 units per
acre.
2. Low Density Residential (LDR) – traditional single-family residential
land use category. A density range of three to five units per acre may
be allowed.
3. Medium Density Residential (MDR) – apartment and townhome land
use category for providing densities of six to nine units per acre.
4. High Density Residential (HDR) – apartment and townhome land use
category providing for densities of nine to twelve units per acre.
5. Neighborhood Residential (NR) – Provides for a range of attached and
detached single-family and small multi-family uses at a density of 1.5
to 8 units per acre.
6. Town Center (TC) – Provides for a range of commercial and residential
uses that offer housing, assisted living, senior housing, office, retail,
restaurant, and civic uses. Medium and large residential uses are
permitted at a density of 15 to 67 units per acre.
7. Neighborhood Business (NB) – neighborhood business designates
small, isolated areas for neighborhood commercial land uses when
they are compatible with surrounding residential uses. Commercial
uses that are high traffic generators, noise generators, or otherwise not
compatible with residential neighborhoods, are inappropriate.
Typically, Neighborhood Business areas will be located on
intersections or nodes that are on the edge of residential areas, are
less desirable sites for housing, or have traditionally been occupied
with neighborhood services. Dwelling units of three units per acre or
more may be permitted.
8. Mixed Business (MB) – areas designated for a variety of businesses,
including commercial, certain light industrial uses, warehousing, office,
general business, retail.
9. Commercial (C) – areas designated for a broad range of retail,
shopping, and services to meet the needs of the community and
region. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also intended for
this area.
10. Community Mixed Use (CMU) – areas designated for a broad range of
retail, shopping, services, and office space to meet the needs of the
community and surrounding areas. This area may also include
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medium to high density housing with a potential density of three to 20
units per acre.
11. Campus Commercial (CC) – Provides for multiple, single tenant
buildings or campuses within a business park atmosphere.
12. Retail Mixed-Use (RMU) – Promotes retail as a primary use and allows
for other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical mixed-use
buildings.
13. Office Mixed-Use – (OMU) – Focuses on office as a primary use, but
also permits other commercial uses to be incorporated as vertical
mixed-use buildings.
14. Flex Office (FO) – Permits large scale development for employment
and light manufacturing uses that take advantage of highway frontage
and automobile access.
15. Light Industrial and Office (I/O) – areas designated for a broad range of
light industrial uses such as warehousing with manufacturing. This
land use may also include offices.
16. Public & Institutional (P/I) – areas designated for uses such as
government buildings, colleges, schools, and religious uses, but not
medical uses.
17. Utility (UTL) – Public or private land occupied by a power substation,
water tower, municipal well, pumping station, drainage infrastructure ,
or similar use.
18. Park and Open Space (P/OS) – areas designated as public parks.
19. Park Preserve (PP) – areas designated as natural or scenic areas that
are to be preserved for public use or open space.
20. Water – includes permanently flooded open water, rivers and streams,
and wetlands (wetlands not included in the national wetland inventory
data may not be displayed).
21. Railroad right-of-way (RR) – public or private freight or passenger rail
activities.
22. Right-of-way (ROW) – public vehicular, transit and/or pedestrian rights-
of-way.
6.4.2 Former City Hall/Public Works Property
The 6.82 acre former City Hall/Public Works property is undergoing a community
vision process to determine how the property should be redeveloped (Figure
6.4). The property was home to the Arden Hills City Hall and Public Works for
many years. While a redevelopment plan for this property was not adopted in
time for this Comprehensive Plan, residential uses or a mix of residential and
small-scale commercial uses are anticipated. Neither residential nor commercial
development should require a change to the future land use designation.
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6.4.3 Guiding Plan for the B2 District
In March 2008, the City initiated a visioning and planning process for the B-2
General Business District, which generally includes the commercial properties
near County Road E between Lexington Avenue and Hamline Avenue/Highway
51 (Figure 6.4). This area hosts a number of retail, service, and office uses.
Long considered the “downtown” of Arden Hills, the district is a mix of newer and
older buildings. As this corridor ages, market initiated redevelopment is
anticipated.
The City completed the planning process and accepted the “Guiding Plan for the
B2 District” in October 2008. The Guiding Plan includes a long-term vision for
the future redevelopment of this corridor and addresses transportation issues,
land uses, infrastructure improvements, landscaping, pedestrian facilities,
building design, and site layout among other issues. While the primary uses
along this corridor are likely to remain retail, commercial, and office, the Guiding
Plan and subsequent land use changes add the possibility for housing in this
area.
Although the Guiding Plan document is not adopted as part of the
Comprehensive Plan, the future land use map has been updated to reflect the
proposed land uses in the B2 District (CMU), and the Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) includes a potential timeline for the public improvements described in the
Guiding Plan (Appendix A).
6.4.4 Red Fox/Grey Fox/Lexington Avenue Business
Area Guiding Plan
Immediately north of the B2 District is a significant industrial, office, and retail
area for the City. This area includes Red Fox and Grey Fox roads and is
bounded by Lexington Avenue, Highway 51, Interstate 694, and the Canadian
Pacific railway (Figure 6.4). This area is used by a number of small and large
businesses for a variety of retail, distribution, warehousing, and office uses. This
area was largely developed between the 1950s and 1970s, though the retail area
has had some new development in the last 10 years.
While good access to regional transportation has helped to continue to make this
area viable, some of the buildings are becoming functionally obsolete for modern
manufacturing, warehousing, and business uses. As redevelopment pressure
increases, a more detailed guiding plan is required to comprehensively address
the overall redevelopment needs in this area of the City.
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6.4.5 Neighborhood Business
The neighborhood business land use concept was developed in the 1998
Comprehensive Plan (Figure 6.1). The purpose of the concept was to promote
the development of commercial nodes that were compatible with the surrounding
residential uses and provided services to residential areas. Commercial uses
that would generate high traffic, noise, or other negative impacts were
considered undesirable. Neighborhood business areas were located at
intersections or nodes at the edge of residential areas, on properties not
considered desirable for housing, or properties that have traditionally been
occupied with neighborhood services. Housing could be a component of the
development but would not necessarily be the focal point.
To date, the success of the neighborhood business district has been mixed. Two
projects have been developed under this zoning designation, and both resulted in
the construction of small office buildings with a variety of services. However,
neither of the projects focused on providing neighborhood level services.
Nevertheless, the City seeks to maintain the neighborhood business areas and
the long-term goal of creating small commercial areas that enhance the
residential neighborhoods.
6.4.6 Manufactured Home Community
The Arden Manor neighborhood has been identified as an important community
and the primary supply of affordable housing options in the City. Bounded by
Interstate 35W, Highway 96, and Highway 10, the neighborhood is facing
pressure from adjacent highways and land uses. Although the 1998
Comprehensive Plan identified this area for potential redevelopment into non-
residential uses, the City anticipates this property will remain as a medium
density residential use for the foreseeable future.
Although complete impacts are not yet known, potential changes to Highways 10
and 96 may impact the manufactured home community. The City is currently in
the process of reviewing road design proposals for this area.
6.4.7 TCAAP Redevelopment
As noted in Chapter 5, the City of Arden Hills hired a consultant team in 2013, to
create a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the TCAAP site. A central
component of this work was the development of a Master Land Use Plan that
allocated an appropriate mix of residential, commercial, industrial, civic, and open
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space uses on the site. The TCAAP Master Plan was approved by the City
Council in July 2015 and amended by the City Council in December 2016, and
has been incorporated in the revised 2030 Future Land Use data (Figure 6.3 and
Table 6.4).
The City began work on the zoning and design standards to implement the
Master Land Use Plan in August 2014. These regulations and policies are found
in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC), which was approved in July 2015
and amended in December 2016. The TRC puts in place land use regulations
that will achieve the community’s goals for the TCAAP redevelopment including:
high development and design standards; defined residential neighborhoods and
commercial districts interconnected by streets, trails, and sidewalks; energy
resiliency and sustainability; and abundant parks and open space.
Though the TCAAP Master Plan establishes a proposed allocation of the various
uses throughout the TCAAP area and illustrates the current preferred
development pattern for the area, the City has considered the proposal from
Alatus LLC and its partners for modifications to the TCAAP Master Plan that
proposed different locations for the allocated uses and amended the TCAAP
Master Plan accordingly in December 2016. The City may consider on its own
initiative to consider amendments to the adopted plan as development occurs or
circumstances change in order to promote high quality development of the area
consistent with City goals and this Plan.
6.4.8 Development Capacity and Net Residential
Density
The Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Regional Development Framework requires an
average net residential density of at least three units per net residential acre.
Densities lower than this are not an efficient use of the region’s sanitary sewer
infrastructure. Net residential acreage is calculated by subtracting wetlands,
water bodies, public parks, arterial streets, and identified natural resources that
are protected by ordinance from gross acres. The number of net residential
acres is then divided by the number of lots to determine net residential density.
According to the 2005 land use data provided by the Metropolitan Council, there
were 1,318 acres of net residential land in Arden Hills, which includes the rights-
of-way of adjacent City streets. The United States Census Bureau lists 3,017
housing units in Arden Hills in 2000. Based on that information, the residential
density in the developed portion of Arden Hills is approximately 2.29 residential
units per net residential acre. While this is below the three units per net
residential acre required by the Metropolitan Council, the City is not required to
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raise densities in the built portion of Arden Hills. However, all future land uses
should be able to accommodate development in average of three units per net
residential acre.
There are no expected land use changes that would result in a reduction in net
residential density in the developed part of Arden Hills. Furthermore, the
remaining vacant residential land that is south of Highway 96 and 10 is already
zoned for development that could be built at a density of an average of three
residential units per acre.
The approved Master Plan for the TCAAP property includes 162.2 acres of
residential land and a maximum of 1,460 residential units for an overall maximum
gross density of 9.00 units per acre. The gross density includes the
neighborhood collector roads; however, it excludes parks, arterial roads, and the
water infrastructure.
6.4.9 Staged Development
Since the areas south of Highways 96 and 10 are considered fully developed and
there is relatively little vacant property, a five year staged development has not
been developed. While a small amount of vacant land exists in the developed
portion of the City, development on the vacant land is unlikely to have a
significant impact on the City’s or region’s infrastructure.
As previously noted in Chapter 5.2.2 the demolition and remediation of the
TCAAP site was completed in November 2015. After the demolition and
remediation is concluded grading of the site will begin for the construction of the
Spine Road and trunk utilities in 2017. At this time, it is expected that private
development will begin in 2017. The project is anticipated to be completed in
phases over the next 10 to 20 years; however, the development timeline will
depend on a number of conditions, including the market, transportation
improvements, and other related factors.
6.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
In order to advance implementation of this land use chapter, the below activities are
proposed. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and additional activities that
advance the land use goal are encouraged to be developed.
o Update the City’s Zoning Code to bring it into conformance with the land uses in
the Comprehensive Plan.
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o Evaluate zoning regulations to ensure that sufficient buffers are provided
between commercial, industrial, and residential uses to protect the character of
the City’s residential neighborhoods.
o Develop small area plans for the B-2, B-3, B-4, and I-Flex Zoning Districts to
provide a more detailed redevelopment vision for incorporation into this
Comprehensive Plan.
o Develop design standards for commercial, industrial, and residential
developments to ensure the construction of high-quality, sustainable, and
aesthetically enhancing development.
o Develop zoning regulations that restrict housing construction that is not sensitive
to the character of the existing neighborhood.
o Continue to enforce property maintenance codes to protect quality and property
values in the City.
o Develop zoning classifications for all future development on the TCAAP property.
o Adopt design standards for the TCAAP development to create a cohesive
character that compliments the established neighborhoods in the City.
o Work to protect significant environmental features on the AHATS property as
park preserve.
o Work with the National Guard on the AHATS property to develop synergistic uses
such as a community center.
The above strategies should not be considered all-inclusive. New opportunities and
strategies should be identified to further advance the City’s land use goal and policies.
VLDR - Very Low Density Residential
LDR - Low Density Residential
MDR - Medium Density Residential
HDR - High Density Residential
NR - Neighborhood Residential
NT - Neighborhood Transition
TC - Town Center
NB - Neighborhood Business
MB - Mixed Business
COM - Commercial
CMU - Community Mixed Use
CC - Campus Commercial
RMU - Retail Mixed Use
OMU - Office Mixed Use
FO - Flex Office
I/O - Light Industrial and Office
P/I - Public & Institutional
UTL - Utility
P/OS - Park and Open Space
PP - Park Preserve
WAT - Water
RR - Railroad right-of-way
ROW - Right-of-Way
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Updated: December 1, 2016
Source: City of Arden Hills
2030 Comprehensive Plan
2030 Future Land Use
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Figure 6.3
City of Arden Hills
Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.B
TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: State of the City
Discussion
The State of the City morning event will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 a.m. at the
Tavern Grill restaurant at 3561 Lexington Avenue. The evening event will be held at City Hall
on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m.
As in previous years, EDC members will be asked to distribute postcards for the event to local
businesses. Staff will have postcards and distribution maps available at the meeting on
September 6.
City of Arden Hills
Economic Development Commission September 6, 2017
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2017 EDC Agenda Item 4.C
TO: Economic Development Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Matthew Bachler, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Business Retention and Expansion Program
Background
The EDC is focusing its Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) visits in the Red Fox-Grey
Fox District for 2017. Staff has included this item on the agenda to provide EDC members with
an opportunity to discuss these efforts and any issues that have come up.