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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 10, 2016 3 Mayor Grant recessed the Special City Council Work Session meeting at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Grant reconvened the Special City Council Work Session meeting at 7:45 p.m. Discussion resumed regarding the redlined updated TRC document. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the underground parking. Mr. Lux discussed the size and location of the underground parking planned for the Town Center. Senior Planner Bachler described the pedestrian connections through the development, including the connections to the open space areas. Councilmember Holden asked if the pedestrian plan included plans for bicycles. Mr. Lux explained the entire site had been considered for pedestrian and cycling traffic. He indicated the right-of-way within the regulating plan had designated space for striped bike lanes. Senior Planner Bachler recommended Tables 5.1 and 5.2 be reevaluated. He then commented on the proposed building height for the Campus Commercial District. Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant did not agree to the height requested. Ms. Kvilvang explained the requested heights would allow for 14 feet per story. Councilmember Holden supported the number of stories within the Campus Commercial District. Councilmember Wicklund supported 15 stories within the Campus Commercial District. After further discussion, there was a consensus of the Council to support 15 stories within the Campus Commercial District. Councilmember Wicklund asked what the developer had in mind for the Civic District. Mr. Lux discussed the potential plans for this site and stated the parcel was 1.8 acres in size, which was relatively small. Councilmember Holmes questioned what the maximum allowable height would be for the townhomes. Senior Planner Bachler commented on the maximum allowable building height for the Neighborhood District. It was noted the townhomes could be up to 35 feet in height. Councilmember Holden requested clarification on Civic/Open Space. Senior Planner Bachler explained this section would be further reviewed by staff.