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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION —NOVEMBER 21, 2016 8 Councilmember Holden stated she was going back on her agreement regarding the plan. She indicated the plan was supposed to be split 50150 between commercial and retail and this was not the case. Councilmember Holmes questioned how Councilmember Holden could go back on her agreement given the fact the results of the Open House were positive. Councilmember Holden commented the overall feel of the development was good. However, she did not believe enough information was gathered from the public. Councilmember Wicklund wanted to see this development succeed and asked if a 4-1 vote would offer success. Mr. Lux believed that the residential portion of the development would succeed but stated he may have a challenge when addressing the commercial side. He wanted to see this project become an award-winning development and indicated the press was all over this. Tom Shaver, Inland Partners, stated he would appreciate the Council's full support. However, if this could not be offered he believed the development could move forward and would still be successful. Mayor Grant commented on the mix of housing and suggested the outskirts of Town Center have more housing units and that the apartment number be reduced by 50. He understood this would impact parking. He recommended the Public Hearing move forward to the Planning Commission on December 7. Councilmember Holden asked when changes would be made to the TRC. She questioned if porches and decks would be made of composite materials. She commented on the poor quality of decks and porches completed by Pulte Homes. She wanted to be assured all decks were built from cedar or composite materials. Todd Stutz, Robert Thomas Homes, reviewed the building materials he used for porches and decks. He explained there were many factors that played into proper deck construction. He stated that requiring composite materials would add to the cost of construction. Mr. Lux stated cedar will outlast all other materials, when properly constructed. He did not have any concerns with the manner in which Robert Thomas Homes constructed their decks and porches. Councilmember Holden requested the TRC be amended to ensure all decks and front porches were constructed from cedar, concrete or composite materials. She suggested that all garage doors be full core insulted. Mayor Grant indicated the Planning Commission would review the TRC on December 7. The Council would then review the Commission's recommendation at a special meeting on December 19.