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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 20132 <br /> <br />Elizabeth Garsky, 1795 Lake Valentine Road, expressed concern with the poor condition of her <br />roadway given the high level of traffic this summer due to road construction. She explained that <br />she discussed this matter with a representative at MnDOT. She then presented the Public Works <br />Director with several photographs showing the poor condition of Lake Valentine Road. <br /> <br />3. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br /> <br />A. TCAAP Update <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> stated that all but one building has been <br />demolished on the TCAAP property. She explained that Building 502 will have asbestos <br />abatement completed this winter and will be demolished in the spring. <br /> <br /> <br />B. Report on JDA Denver Visit <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> stated that on August 1 and 2, 2013, the JDA <br />visited three redevelopment areas in Denver: Stapleton, Fitzsimons-Anschultz, and Lowry. <br />Following the visit, Commissioners and staff completed questionnaires detailing the insight <br />gained from the visit. The completed questionnaires have been compiled and summarized. The <br />report completed does not include every comment, but focuses on the recurring themes that were <br />evident in many responses. The JDA reviewed this report at its October 7, 2013, meeting and the <br />Responses regarding the best features of the <br />Denver redevelopments can be generally categorized as diversity, design, and public spaces. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> addressed diversity within the 3 development <br />areas. She noted that in Lowry and particularly in Stapleton, housing styles and architecture are <br />varied, yet fit together well in terms of scale. Homebuilders are not allowed to construct housing <br />-pe. Elevations and colors cannot be repeated <br />on a block. Types of housing are also diverse. Thoughtful design assures that diverse housing <br />types (single-family, paired homes, multi-family) are well-integrated in neighborhoods. The mix <br />of housing types also allows a diversity of incomes and ages. Older residents may live in senior <br />housing in close proximity to their younger family members. Young professionals, families, and <br />empty nesters may find suitable housing within a single neighborhood. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> provided comment on design. She explained <br />that much of the diversity is accomplished through a high level of design. Both Stapleton and <br />Lowry utilize extensive design guidelines that are applicable to all development in the community. <br />The design guidelines promote consistent quality and a unified aesthetic. With the high level of <br />design, although densities were approximately 12 units per acre, the development does not seem <br />exceedingly dense. Infrastructure also contributes to design. Utilities are buried. Alleys are used <br />extensively to eliminate garages on public roads. Two-lane streets and landscaped medians are <br />used to give streetscapes a pedestrian scale and diminish the tendency of roadways to divide <br />neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher <br /> then discussed the importance of public spaces. <br />She commented that both Lowry and Stapleton have significant public spaces that encourage <br />community interaction. Stapleton has a retail-focused town center and an open public green space <br />
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