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• Added definition for Enclosed parking <br /> • Minimum units sizes <br /> • Participation in the Ramsey County Sheriff's Crime Free Multi-housing Program, which <br /> would include submission of a security plan and lighting plan. <br /> • Access to natural light <br /> • Parking requirements <br /> • Common area requirements — minimum common area space would be based on a <br /> percentage of minimum required lot area, similar to the park dedication requirement. <br /> • Percentage of efficiency apartments allowed within a specific development <br /> • Minimum bike parking requirements <br /> • Window covering requirements — Staff was not able to identify any other cities that <br /> regulate the aesthetics of window treatments. <br /> Staff has sent a copy of the draft regulations to the City's Attorney, as well as the League of <br /> Minnesota Cities to get feedback. While the League has not yet responded to the inquiry, the <br /> City Attorney has reviewed the regulations and does not have any immediate concerns at this <br /> time with any of the draft language. <br /> At their July work session, the Planning Commission requested market information on rental <br /> vacancy rates in the metro area based on unit sizes. Staff has not been able to find any official <br /> market studies that would include this information. Staff was able to find newspaper articles <br /> about the rental market in the Twin Cities, all of which describe a booming rental market, with <br /> high demand for all unit types. <br /> Staff was not able to find any documented information about crime rates in rental housing as <br /> they relate to unit size; however, Staff has asked the Ramsey County Sheriff to comment on this <br /> topic. <br /> Items not addressed in the proposed regulations include: <br /> • Distinguishing between senior and regular units in terms of different requirements for <br /> each. <br /> • Additional interior unit requirements such as dishwashers, ceiling fans, air conditioners, <br /> etc. <br /> • Penalties to property owners for falling out of compliance with the Crime Free Multi- <br /> housing Program. Staff hopes to gather additional information about this issue from the <br /> Ramsey County Sheriff's Department <br /> Additional discussion may be required on these items. <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Work Session for August 8, 2012 <br /> P:IPlanningWIanning Cases120121Zoning Code Amendment-Multi family Housing107-11-12- PC Memo-Multi family zoning study.doc <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />