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SHE <br /> AVIDSON <br /> OMPANIES, <br /> INC. <br /> MEMO <br /> Date: October 25, 2012 <br /> To: Ms. Meagan Beekman <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> From: Robin C. Davidson <br /> The Davidson Companies, Inc. <br /> Subject: Concept Plan Review <br /> Dear Ms. Beekman: <br /> The concept provides for the former Holiday Inn building to be converted into a 75 apartment <br /> unit complex and specialty retail in the former banquet/restaurant space. Under this conversion <br /> the existing 155 hotel rooms will be renovated to create a mix of approximately 31 3-4 bedroom <br /> units, 23 1-2 bedroom units, and 21 efficiency units. Included in the apartment complex <br /> development would be the creation of a multi-purpose state of the art work-out/fitness center in <br /> the area which formerly housed the hotel pool. Also included in the apartment complex <br /> development is the creation of a Wi-Fi lounge; theatre room; gaming room; and indoor bicycle <br /> storage. Necessary management offices and front desk/security check point will be <br /> incorporated into the property near the complex's main entrance. The former McGuire's <br /> Restaurant and banquet space will be converted into specialty retail space consisting of <br /> approximately 20,000 square feet. <br /> During the redevelopment of the site each apartment unit will be renovated to include full <br /> kitchens (counter top, sink, refrigerator, under cabinet drawers, range/oven). Additionally, each <br /> unit will be fitted with a closet. Other room and common area surface finishes will be upgraded <br /> and freshened as necessary. All 75 units shall be remodeled, there will be no phasing of the <br /> apartment units. <br /> It is our intention to market these apartments to students attending the local colleges and <br /> universities, young professionals and others looking for a place to call their own while still <br /> having the social contact the common area amenities will provide. All residents will be <br /> thoroughly screened including back ground check, credit report, employment or other income <br /> verification and prior landlord check. The facility will be equipped with state of the art <br /> camera/controlled access security system. The developer will participate in and maintain the <br /> Crime Free Multi Housing Program certification. <br /> 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 125,Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone: 651-481-6290 Fax: (651) 481-6289 Email. rob @davidsoncos.com <br />