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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— MARCH 26, 20018 <br /> Mr. Doughty asked if the Council was concerned about the looks or the performance. Mayor <br /> Probst responded they are not talking about office showroom space. He stated they have both <br /> concerns. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated there could only be 10 percent EFIS on a multi-story. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski stated they just want brick. She noted a lot of brick buildings are <br /> going up in New Brighton. She added she does not have a problem with 10% EFIS on multi- <br /> story building. She stated she does have concerns on a lower building. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked what is the likelihood they would have a stand alone building of <br /> 6,000 square feet. Mr. Carlson responded it would be pretty small. He stated there would only <br /> be one if it were a requirement of a large corporate user. He noted they are trying to think <br /> proactively and eliminate reasons to say no. <br /> Councilmember Larson stated he would rather they go higher and have them come back and say <br /> this user needs this. <br /> Mr. Carlson asked what was the concern about having a building that size. <br /> Councilmember Larson stated it moves away from the whole idea to have a high-class office <br /> building. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated that in the best of all worlds he hears what they are saying. He noted however <br /> in corporate settings, developments of this size have need for compatible uses. <br /> Mr. Doughty stated it is also taken from a bank use. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated that a bank use is an allowable use in this process. <br /> Councilmember Larson stated it seems to be something more incorporated in a bigger building. <br /> Mayor Probst states there would be no issue with allowing a smaller building once they know <br /> what it would be used for. He noted Medtronic has a daycare facility separate from its office. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated in concept the only reason to do it would be to meet a compatibility <br /> requirement some users have. <br /> Mayor Probst stated if it is a daycare center or convenience and fits into the development he <br /> would be happy to see it. He noted sometimes when they establish design standards the outcome <br /> is driven lower rather than higher. <br /> Mr. Shardlow stated they could make it a permitted use only if it is tied to a larger campus. <br />