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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MARCH 30, 2015 9 (7) single-family lots at 1941 & 1901 County Road E2, based on the findings of fact, submitted plans, and the nineteen (19) conditions approved by the Planning Commission in the March 30, 2015, Report to the City Council. Dean Hanson, Hanson Builders, introduced himself and his company to the City Council. He commented that his company has been in business for the past 35 years and that he constructs approximately 75 upscale custom homes each year. He provided comment on the neighborhoods he has constructed throughout the metro area. He believed he was proposing a special development with signature homes that would range in price from $750,000-950,000. He anticipated that the total build out would take approximately 18 months. Mr. Hanson reported that he had a purchase agreement for the site with Bethel University. He discussed the lot size and noted all seven lots conformed with Arden Hills’ requirements. He stated that of the 98 significant trees on the site, 67 of them would be saved. He reported that each lot would also be irrigated and well landscaped. He explained how the hard surface would be reduced on the site, which would improve the water quality for the area. He explained how each home would be highly energy efficient and be well landscaped. He noted the HERS score on his homes ranged from 46 to 56. He requested that the Council allow him to construct a model home prior to receiving all development permits. Councilmember Holden requested further comment on the shared driveways. Mr. Hanson discussed the site plan alignment in further detail with the Council. He noted that each driveway was mostly independent and only 12 feet of the entrance would be shared. Mayor Grant questioned what the model home would look like. Mr. Hanson provided a visual for the model home and discussed the typical designs for his custom homes. Mayor Grant asked how staff would suggest the conditions for approval be amended to allow for the construction of a model home. City Attorney Jamnik recommended that Condition 13 be revised to read: Sanitary sewer and water shall be accepted by the City and ready for hookup prior to the issuance of any building permits. To allow construction of model home prior to final testing and acceptance of the sewer and water, at sole right of developer and on the condition of occupancy permit prior to full utility services. AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to amend Condition 13 to read: Sanitary sewer and water shall be accepted by the City and ready for hookup prior to the issuance of any building permits. To allow construction of model home prior to final testing and acceptance of the sewer and water, at sole right of developer and on the condition of occupancy permit prior to full utility services.