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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 7 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if there was a market for high-end condos. <br /> <br />Mr. Pratt stated that condos were extremely difficult in this market, especially with how tricky <br />liability insurance and lawsuits have become. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that a multi-family developer was <br />invited to this meeting, but the developer was unable to attend. She described how senior living <br />developments differed from condominium complexes. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented that condos could possibly be built near retail uses or near the Town <br />Center. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested further information on what would be built in the <br />Neighborhood Transition zoning district. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that 34 acres was set aside for <br />neighborhood transition housing. <br /> <br />Mr. Laberee believed that detached townhouses, row houses, and cottage homes would fit this <br />area nicely. He encouraged the Council to visit Silver Lake Village and Apache Plaza as they had <br />a great mix of uses between retail, commercial, office, park and housing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden inquired if 8-foot fences would be allowed in neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that fences were only allowed to be six- <br />feet in height. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thanked the developers for attending this evening and for sharing their expertise <br />with the Council. <br /> <br /> Council Feedback on Zoning Schedule and September 15th Work Session <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers noted that a TCAAP work session was being scheduled for <br />November 3rd after the JDA meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated that he would be leaving the meeting in five minutes. He <br />discussed his upcoming work schedule and noted that he would miss several meetings due to out- <br />of-town travel. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the amount of work that was still <br />required on the Zoning Code. <br /> <br />B. 2015 Budget and Tax Levy <br /> <br />Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that in preparation for adoption <br />of the preliminary tax levy at the last meeting in September, staff previously distributed to the City