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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 31, 2011 3 <br /> 2.A Planning Case 11-004 — Pulte Group Development Concept Planned Unit <br /> Development Review (continued) <br /> City Administrator Klaers commented a PUD for this development would allow the City more <br /> flexibility through the development process. <br /> City Planner Beekman added that a PUD would also allow for easements and buffers. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if there was a financial difference in the number of lots sold between <br /> Options I and 2. <br /> Ian Peterson, Pulte Homes, explained there would be a price difference between Option I and <br /> Option 2 as one would also for increased density, while the other would provide for larger lots. <br /> He indicated he would continue to be in conversation with local realtors on this issue. Further <br /> discussion ensued regarding the lot size differences between the two options. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked how the Rice Creek Watershed District responded to the plan <br /> with no wetland setbacks. <br /> Mr. Peterson stated this has not been discussed with the Rice Creek Watershed District to date. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further feedback from the Council and questioned how the developer <br /> should proceed with this development. He understood that the PUD would provide for a give and <br /> take relationship between the City and the developer. <br /> Councilmember Holmes expressed concern that the roadway within the development was too <br /> close to some existing homes. <br /> City PIanner Beekman stated the roadways shown on the development were the entire right-of- <br /> way. The roadway would sit in the middle of this right-of-way, with a 24 to 30 foot road. The <br /> Public Works Department and Fire Department would review the plans before a road width was <br /> determined. - <br /> Mayor Grant stated he was in favor of the plan in terms of the roadway layout and three <br /> suggested connections. From a design perspective, he favored the PUD style development as this <br /> would offer the City greater flexibility. <br /> Councilmember Werner stated his preference was the lower density option. <br /> Nick Tamble indicated he would be in favor of lower density as well. He liked the idea of future <br /> homeowners being able to retain trees. <br /> Councilmember Holmes noted she would prefer the lower density with wetland setbacks and tree <br /> preservation areas. <br /> Councilmember Werner expressed concern about the existing home and its proximity to the new <br /> roadway. <br />