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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 9, 2011 7 City Planner Beekman asked if the Commissioners want to include a maximum square footage. Chair Larson responded that the lot coverage restriction already in the City Code is adequate. City Planner Beekman pointed out that this proposed ordinance does not apply to accessory structures. She then suggested that at some point in the future the Commissioners should contemplate amending the City Code for the R2 and R3 districts so that homes are allowed to be within 5 feet of the property line but accessory structures must be at least 10 feet away. City Planner Beekman stated that this proposed ordinance also includes requirements that the exterior material must be complimentary in color and quality. Chair Larson questioned the reference to “non-conforming impervious area.” City Planner Beekman explained if a home exceeds the maximum allowed impervious area expansion of the home would not be allowed. Commissioner Holewa asked if City Planner Beekman would, at some point, revise the wording in Subsection 1 A regarding front setbacks for existing principal buildings. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None 5. COMMENTS AND REPORTS City Planner Beekman announced that the January Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of business. She also stated she has no planning cases for the December meeting and suggested they hold a Work Session. The Commissioners agreed. A. Report from City Council Commissioner Zimmerman questioned the status of the Select Senior Living project on County Road E. City Planner Beekman explained that Select Senior Living has withdrawn from their negotiations with the property owner. She added that the City Council authorized staff to proceed with the implementation plan for Phase 1 of the B2 District streetscape project. Bolton & Menk will start the preliminary engineering and design work for that project. Commissioner Zimmerman asked about the CVS project status. City Planner Beekman responded that as far as she knows, CVS is moving forward. Arden Plaza has filed their plat and signed their development agreement. CVS has not yet approved their development agreement or presented it to the City Council. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned the status of the workforce housing project on County Road F.