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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 7, 2015 11 Work Session on December 8, 2014. Particular areas of discussion include the design of the proposed roundabouts at County Road H and County Road I. Councilmember Holmes explained that a panel of multi-family developers attended the City Council Work Session on December 15, 2014, to discuss market and design criteria for apartments, condominiums, and senior housing. The City Council provided feedback to staff on the draft zoning and design standards specifically for multi-family development and the Town Center and Neighborhood Transition Districts. Councilmember Holmes stated that on January 12, 2015, the Council would be holding two public hearings in order to address the street improvement projects planned for 2015. C. TCAAP Update City Planner Streff reported that the Arden Hills City Council has been meeting weekly over the past several months in order to finalize the TCAAP master plan and zoning regulations. Recent discussions have focused on density, zoning, and design standards for residential development. Panel discussions with private developers have been held, and Councilmembers have given specific direction to staff and consultants. City Planner Streff explained that the City Council will continue to review the draft zoning (TCAAP Redevelopment Code) at meetings throughout January. The final draft will be presented to the City Council on February 2, 2015. It was noted a special Planning Commission meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2015 to hold public hearings for the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. City Planner Streff provided a brief summary of the developer panel discussions with single- family and multi-family developers. • Private developers see demand for a range of product types. Single-Family Residential • There is demand in the market for upscale empty nester housing. These housing products vary in size but generally include a higher level of interior finishes. • Single-family homes targeted towards families with school-age children will be a desired product. Lots that are large enough for front-loaded garages will be predominant. • Private developers feel the Creek neighborhood is most suitable for upscale, large-lot single family and twin homes targeted towards families and empty nesters. Density would be in the range of 1 ½ to 2 units per acre. • Developers see the Hill neighborhood as largely single-family homes on lots of at least 50 feet. According to Mattamy Homes, a 65x65 foot lot is their best seller which equates to a density of 3 units per acre. • Townhomes or row homes are usually developed as 3- or 4-unit buildings since the end units are most popular. Detached townhomes are generally around 5 or 6 units per acre. Row homes can be built at up to 10 units per acre. Developers suggested that an average of 7 to 8 units per acre for townhome products is reasonable. Townhomes and Row Homes