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****SCI <br /> Sand Companies, Inc. <br /> December 10, 2012 Planning&D'SIA,*C..s_ll..Pmperty A(ana—eft <br /> MS. Meagan Beekman 366 South Tenth Avenue <br /> g Post Office Box 727 <br /> City of Arden Hills Waite Park,Minnesota 56387-0727 <br /> 1245 West Highway 96 Telephone: (320)202-3100 <br /> Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Facsimile: (320)202-3139 <br /> 46 East Fourth Street,Suite 200 <br /> RE: Arden Village Update. Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 <br /> 3831Tyrone Boulevard,Suite303 <br /> Dear Meagan, Saint Petersburg,Florida 33709 <br /> Per the City Council Workshop of November 13, 2012,we have updated and are enclosing revised <br /> elevations,site plan and landscape plan for review and consideration by the City Council. <br /> Here is a summary that outlines some the changes: <br /> • Increase number of apartment units from 55 to 60 <br /> • Increased parking to meet ordinance: 2 spaces per unit(1 covered/1 surface) <br /> • Modified elevations (color/stone layout/front entry) <br /> • Modified recreation area to be more suitable for younger professionals versus families <br /> • Added granite countertops in all units <br /> • Added 9 foot ceilings throughout <br /> • Added a fitness center <br /> • Added storage space for residents <br /> • Added a 2"d floor sun deck <br /> • Increased size of community room <br /> • Added media/game/library room <br /> • Added additional on-site manager office space <br /> • Modified unit mix(preliminary,subject to change >1 BR—27 units; 2 BR—27 units; 3 BR—6 <br /> units) <br /> • Added five trees to landscape plan per the prior approvals subject to the easement mentioned <br /> in the paragraph below <br /> There was also some discussion at the Workshop about adding additional trees to the north end of the <br /> building.As was mentioned,that area is subject to an easement for transmission line purposes in favor <br /> of North States Power Company(April 29, 1964)that restricts plantings in this area.We can provide this <br /> document and the easement location upon request. <br /> We are requesting a minor amendment to the development agreement reflecting this change to the <br /> development plans. With this,we can immediately move forward with the finalizing our construction <br /> plans so we can begin construction in early 2013. Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Sand Company S, <br /> J.Thelen <br /> Chief Executive Officer <br />