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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWS 02-27-2006 ~ e ~~HILLS Approved: March 13, 2006 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006, 8:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 Call To Order Mayor Aplikowski called the meeting to order at 8:20 PM. Present: Mayor Aplikowski, Councilmembers: Gregg Larson, David GraIlt, aIld Brenda Holden Absent: Vince Pellegrin (excused) Staff present: City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Community Development Director, Karen Barton; and City Planner, James Lehnhoff. Development Standards Presentation/Discussion e Ms. Barton stated that she and Mr. Lehnhoff wished to present some infomlation regarding current and potential development standards for the City, and to get direction from the Council of whether to proceed with the formulation of development standards, or keep things status-quo. Mr. Lehnhoff noted that several items had been handed out to the Council, including an updated Zoning Map, aesthetic zoning guidelines and information from the League of Minnesota Cities and information from the City of Hopkins regarding their development standards and process. Mr. Lehnhoff gave a brief overview of the City's existing development and design regulations, noting that historically, development and design staIldards had been implemented utilizing Special Use Permits/Conditional Use Permits and Planned Unit Development agreements. Ms. Barton presented options to the existing standards and process through a nllmber of examples of developments throughout the metro area and State. Ms. Holden inquired as to the occupancy ratc of the Falcon Heights development. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that we didn't know off-hand, but could obtain the information and get back to her. Ms. Holden also noted that the City has typically given away more thaIl they would've like to in negotiating SUP's and PUD's. Mr. Grant stated that especially with the upcoming redevelopment of the TCAAP site, this type of planning is important. ,. ----.- City Council Work Session Meeting February 27,2006 2 . Mr. Lehnhoff noted that this would provide a good stepping-stone for the development of the TCAAP property. Ms. Barton reiterated that these would need to be two wholly separate processes, but tile TCAAP development standards should and would build upon the development standards for the rest ofthe City. Ms. Wolfe stated that one large piece we still need for TCAAP is the formulation of development standards. But that we also need development standards for other redevelopment and development projects in the City. Mayor Aplikowski noted that on Lexington Avenue, Red Fox, and Grey Fox Roads, we continue to see development and redevelopment and would definitely benefit from having standards. Mr. Larson stated that he felt this was a great idea and exactly what the City needs. He noted that too often things happen at a Platming Commission or Council meeting and it's too late to do anything at that point. He also felt that this would be a great tool for staff and an important one. He further stated that he believes we've gotten a lot less than what he feels we should have in the past eight years because we didn't have something like this in place. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that Arden Hills is a very desirable City for business to locate in and that he has received numerous inquiries. - Mr. Larson also noted that the City has had other problems in the past with SUP's and PUD's when the Council felt they had to depart from standards defined in the agreements in negotiations with prospective businesses. Mr. Grant stated that without development standards, the City will continue to get the basic store that everyone gets. Ms. Holden remarked that she agreed that this would be a great thing for the City, and let's move forward. Mayor Aplikowski asked staff where things would go from here. Ms. Barton stated that staff would formulate a plan to develop and implement development standards for the City. She also noted that the plan would involve the Planning Commission, residents, staff, and the Council. Mr. Larson stated that TCAAP should be separate, but incorporated in the overall plan. Ms. Barton confirmed that this is the intent. . The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM City Council Work Session Meeting February 27,2006 3 . Rcspectfully submitted by Karen Barton. ~~ ~~~' Michelle A. Wolfe, CITY ADMINISTRATOR e .