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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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storage of the bicycle such that the frame itself can be secured in every stall or in every <br /> adjacent spot on a rack where a vertical pole is provided. Racks should be modern and allow <br /> a standard U-lock to secure the frame to the rack. Cheap racks that don't allow this U-lock <br /> method and require a flexible 'cable lock' attachment create a theft magnet as anyone with a <br /> pair of bolt cutters can quickly steal the bicycle. <br /> 3) Automobile parking that promotes density - <br /> a) I do not believe it is reasonable to require 1.5 parking stalls for every bedroom. Seas of <br /> parking lots will turn any multi-family project into an eyesore. 1 stall per bedroom is a more <br /> reasonable number. While some people may have guests overnight, others will stay <br /> overnight at other places. Again, I think market demand will be an adequate driving force in <br /> this situation and assure that each development has the proper number of parking stalls. <br /> Tenants won't live somewhere if they require a car and are not guaranteed a parking spot. I <br /> am not sure if you are aware, but Flaherty's Bowling alley has sold parking spots to Bethel <br /> students in the past due to parking shortages at Bethel. Market forces always win in this type <br /> of situation. <br /> If Arden Hills experiences problems with parking,perhaps it should consider waiving it's <br /> strict no-overnight street parking policy that is put in effect all winter long and consider <br /> adopting a more friendly winter policy, such as the kind that the city of Roseville has. Arden <br /> Hills should also look for more on-street parking opportunities and perhaps require <br /> developments to put in parking bays. On-street parking is an extremely efficient use of <br /> space, and I would like to see more of this in Arden Hills, even along major county roads. <br /> b) New developments should be required to underground some of their parking. This is the <br /> only way that a kind of desirable density can be created, especially that which is sought after <br /> in the B2 district. <br /> 4) Establishing a high minimum square feet per unit standard should not be a strong focal <br /> point - <br /> When the council voted on the multi-family housing moratorium, and one council member <br /> suggested that 300 square feet wasn't an appealing unit size. In other developed countries, <br /> 300 square feet units are not uncommon. While America has more space, us citizens should <br /> be responsible for how we use that space. Seattle, WA is currently allows 300 feet studio <br /> apartments. The city of New York allows 400 square feet units but the mayor is looking to <br /> lower this minimum to 300 square feet to meet market demand, per the the following article: <br /> hU://WWW.huffingtolWost.com/2012/07/09Znyc-=artment-size-bloomb <br /> apartmentsn 1660396.html <br /> I hope these comments are helpful and will provide some insight during your discussion! <br /> --Steve Gjerdingen <br /> (An Arden Hills employee but not a resident) <br />
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