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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 19, 201410 Councilmember Holden indicated that TCAAP would be quite dense, which was a concern to her. Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the various ways the density on TCAAP could be spread throughout the development. She provided comment on the Maxfield study and how this could be considered over the 15 year development period for TCAAP. Councilmember McClung wanted to see diverse neighborhoods within TCAAP as this would increase property value and curb appeal. Councilmember Holden expressed concern again with the density on TCAAP. She explained that maintenance of TCAAP would be crucial over the next 15 to 20 years in order for the City to continue to draw people into the community. Mayor Grant recommended that the building materials used within TCAAP be carefully considered by the Council to ensure amenities, storefronts, and homes stand the test of time. He suggested that one portion of TCAAP have a lower density option for residents. Councilmember McClung also had concerns with density but stated that he is tolerant of it. He indicated that he could support the maximum AUAR build out. He stated that quality building materials would assist with maintenance concerns in the future. Councilmember Holden commented that she could support the minimum AUAR build out. She believed the Council would have to come to an agreement on this issue before Ms. Kvilvang could begin running numbers. Mayor Grant reported that he was leaning towards the lower density. He realized that TCAAP would not look like the rest of Arden Hills, but he understood the financial numbers had to work. He does not believe that the County should plan to break even on this project. He wanted to see a variety of housing types, somewhere around 1,550 units, and he preferred that the majority be owner-occupied. Councilmember McClung did not believe that the City or County would be able to pull the development off financially at a 1,550 unit build-out. He looked forward to seeing the numbers from Mark Ruff at a future meeting based on the current Master Plan. Councilmember Holden appreciated the mix of housing that was established at the Denver redevelopment project that she visited as it brought together young families and senior citizens. The Council discussed the differences between the current AUAR scenarios and the Ryan plan. City Administrator Klaers reported that the Council did not have to make any decisions regarding density this evening. He noted that the feedback provided is appreciated. TCAAP Flex Space Land Use