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8A, Planning Case 12-014 - Zoning Code Amendment - Multi-family Dwelling Units
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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—September 5, 2012 4 <br /> suggest a security plan for the project. Vice Chair Thompson asked if the Sheriff's <br /> Department can be contacted prior to construction for guidance and City Planner Meagan <br /> Beekman stated they can. <br /> Vice Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 6:41pm. <br /> Mr. Rob Davidson owns 1201 County Road E (former Holiday Inn) stated he is against <br /> the proposed new language. He stated the new proposed language would prevent them <br /> from converting their property into apartments. He stated Arden Hills is doing <br /> everything they can to prevent their property from being developed into apartments. Mr. <br /> Davidson stated their plan was denied. He stated the minimum unit size of 600 SF is in <br /> conflict with the Building Codes. Mr. Davidson stated this is a targeted change to <br /> prevent them from developing their property. All the units would be efficiency <br /> apartments. Due to the moratorium their property is of no use to them. Mr. Davidson <br /> requested the Commission reject the minimum unit size, and the enclosed parking <br /> requirement. <br /> Mr. Ed Von Holten, 1409 Indian Oaks Trail stated he was a member of the Economic <br /> Development Commission. He stated when Mr. Davidson proposed the redevelopment <br /> project he stated the planned unit sizes were not smaller than other apartments available. <br /> He stated if there was a smaller apartment developed for younger people, whose lifestyle <br /> would fit into smaller apartment sizes. He believes this is a targeted plan to stop Mr. <br /> Davidson's development. He requested the Commission not approve the revised <br /> language. <br /> Mr. Stu Nolan, partner of Rob Davidson. He stated he started managing and developing <br /> apartments many years ago. He has been involved in the developing of over 10,000 <br /> apartments. He has never experienced anything like what he is receiving from the City of <br /> Arden Hills. He stated he is insulted and came to the City with a proposal and someone <br /> from the City decided they were constructing a"flop house". These apartments are much <br /> safer than a hotel. They would be out of business if they had a bad reputation. In order <br /> for someone to rent an apartment, a complete application is completed. It is a very <br /> detailed process and thorough checks are run on each application. Criminal, <br /> Employment, past rental checks are done. Mr. Nolan asked if the Commission would <br /> prefer a hotel. Mr. Nolan does not have a problem with the security plan, lighting plan, <br /> registration plan, bicycle parking, window coverings. He stated there are some things in <br /> the Ordinance that do make sense. He suggested this Ordinance may be targeting all <br /> apartment developers. The City had decided on a unit size contrary to the State <br /> mandates. He is opposed to Unit Mix. He has held focus groups and had conversations <br /> with many people including the colleges. He asked what it means that common areas <br /> need to be approved by the City. He has projects going in many Cities and none of them <br /> have any requirements as to what is inside the building. They are proposing a multi- <br /> million dollar project in Edina and there is nothing concerning the inside of the building. <br /> Common areas would be constructed to fit the profile of the tenants. Mr. Nolan stated the <br /> parking area should be determined by the number of bedrooms in the building which <br /> determines the number of parking spaces. Generally 1 parking space per bedroom is the <br /> norm. The developer is normally required to have some additional parking on site. The <br /> underground or attached parking can't be added to his existing building. Mr. Nolan <br /> asked that the portions pertaining to unit size, unit mix, and parking be removed from the <br /> proposed zoning code. <br />
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