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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 12, 2016 16 Presbyterian Homes about this block. He discussed the framework that has been established for each block of the development and requested the Council to not script what will be placed on each block. He explained his vision for this area of the development was to be pedestrian friendly. He recommended the Council not use the term institutional as this would not be the correct term for the proposed senior housing. Interim City Planner Zweber reviewed the definitions for multi-family and senior housing within the TRC. Councilmember Wicklund believed the option to build brownstones was already available within TC3. He recommended the Council let market demand drive the senior housing on this block. Councilmember Holden did not believe the mall area would be sustainable with the proposed amount of senior housing. She stated she wanted to see a sustainable and unique development. She believed that the brownstones would add vitality to the development in order to create sustainability. Councilmember McClung was of the opinion the proposed amendment was too prescriptive. He anticipated that if the market called for brownstones, brownstones would be constructed. Councilmember Holmes questioned what the proposed amendment would be. Councilmember Holden explained she would like to see only medium multi-family for the building behind the theater. She suggested a definition of brownstones be added to this area. Mayor Grant believed there was a large number of senior units proposed for this development. With that being said, he also understood the number of units had to remain at 1460. He asked how 300 units of institutional senior housing would bring vibrancy to the Town Center. Councilmember McClung pointed out that Arden Hills' residents were looking to age in place. He thought the market would bear the number of senior units being proposed. Councilmember Holden discussed the numerous senior housing projects that were being constructed around Arden Hills and neighboring communities. Councilmember McClung commented there were a large number of Arden Hills' residents interested in downsizing to senior housing within the City limits. Councilmember Holmes asked if the entire portion of TC3 would be senior housing. Mr. Lux explained this was the case. He commented the units would be split between independent seniors, memory care, and assisted living. It was noted the percentage of these units has yet to be determined. He anticipated that 200 units would be constructed in Phase I and 100 units would be constructed in Phase II. He discussed the number of visits that these seniors would be receiving on a weekly basis. Councilmember Holden did not believe that the number of visits was accurate.