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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> AND JOINT WORK SESSION WITH JDA—AUGUST 15, 2016 6 <br /> Councilmember Wicklund requested further infonnation on where the custom homes would be <br /> placed. <br /> Mr. Stutz commented on the home placement within the Creek neighborhood. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned who would be building the single-family homes. She asked <br /> how many different home products would be included in the neighborhoods. <br /> Mr. Stutz estimated 50% of the homes would be built by "Traditions and Robert '.Thomas Homes <br /> and the remainder would be built by other builders. He then reviewed the various housing <br /> products that would be offered, noting the housing styles would fit the requirements within the <br /> TRC. <br /> Mr. Shaver discussed the commercial portion of the project. He anticipated the project would <br /> have 200,000 to 250,000 square feet of commercial space with 300,000 to 350,000 square feet of <br /> flex space. He then commented on the corporate campus area. It was noted Alatus wanted to <br /> maintain some level of flexibility within these uses in order to meet the demands of the market. It <br /> was noted a height variance may be requested for the corporate campus. The focus of the retail <br /> node was then reviewed. It was his opinion the flex and build to suit areas were perfectly sized, <br /> along with the retail area. <br /> Commissioner Huffman questioned why the retail area had more surface parking than the '.Town <br /> Center. <br /> Mr. Shaver explained it was the norm for retail areas to have surface parking. He stated the <br /> restaurant area would have surface and underground parking. It was noted that surface parking <br /> offers convenience for customers in the retail area. <br /> Councilmember Holden expressed some concern by allowing a large grocer to come in and take <br /> up such a large portion of the retail space. She feared how this space would be used in the future <br /> if the grocer were to fail. <br /> Councilmember McClung commented on the two dining areas. <br /> Commissioner Huffman questioned how many of the users within the flex space would have <br /> heavy truck traffic. He wanted to see trucks kept out of the vehicular and pedestrian areas. <br /> Mr. Shaver anticipated all of the ilex space users would have some truck traffic. Discussion <br /> shifted to the eight text amendments that Master Developer would be requesting for the project. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Alatus for their thorough presentation. <br /> JDA Chair Sand believed it was key for the development to have a finished look and feel even <br /> though the property would be completed in several phases. <br />