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8A, Planning Case 12-014 - Zoning Code Amendment - Multi-family Dwelling Units
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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 5 <br /> Vice Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:06pm. <br /> Vice Chair Thompson asked City Planner Meagan Beekman about the State Building <br /> Code comment. Ms. Beekman stated the City Attorney reviewed the letter from Mr. <br /> Davidson and his position was that the State Building Code states a minimum of 220 sf <br /> and a City cannot have a standard less than the State Building Code but can have a higher <br /> standard. <br /> Commissioner Holewa asked how the City came up with 600 sf minimum unit size. City <br /> Planner Meagan Beekman stated staff looked at other Cities (14 in the metro area). The <br /> range found from 450 — 650 sf minimum unit size. Commissioner Holewa stated he is <br /> not sure he is comfortable with 600 sf. He feels there are many efficiencies less than 600 <br /> sf and they are suitable for those looking to rent an efficiency apartment. <br /> Commissioner Stodola asked when the last apartment was built. City Planner Meagan <br /> Beekman stated the last apartment was built in the 1980's. She stated the moratorium <br /> process is allowed in the State. Commissioner Stodola asked if review of this Code at <br /> this time is atypical. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated generally the surrounding <br /> communities are surveyed and the League of Minnesota Cities is contacted for input. On <br /> occasion the scope is broadened nation-wide. <br /> Vice Chair Thompson stated when this first came up the Commission did not know <br /> where to start. <br /> Commissioner Holewa asked for an explanation of the unit mix. City Planner Meagan <br /> Beekman stated Plymouth and Little Canada were found to have a desire for a mix of unit <br /> types within a single building. The City Council directed staff to eliminate independent <br /> senior housing and increase the unit mix to 15%. Commissioner Holewa stated he is <br /> uncomfortable with the unit size and the unit mix. <br /> Commissioner Haines stated she is also uncomfortable with this and feels the City is <br /> dictating to developers what they can and can't do. They are willing to invest money in <br /> the community. She stated the unit size is ridiculous and it is not the City's call to <br /> determine unit size. She does not support the revised proposal for Code language. <br /> Commissioner Zimmerman stated he concurs with Commissioners Holewa and Haines. <br /> He stated the mitigating circumstances are this is an existing building. He would vote <br /> against this. <br /> Commissioner Haines stated whether it's new construction or re-development of a <br /> building the City should not determine what is inside the walls. <br /> Commissioner Stodola stated she misunderstood and thought they were voting for the <br /> general Code not for a specific project. Commissioner Haines stated she is against telling <br /> any business wanting to come into the City their unit size and unit mix. <br /> Commissioner Scott stated he is very happy with staff's research and recommendation on <br /> unit size. He considers the TAT project as new construction. He stated he agrees with <br /> staff's recommendation. <br />
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