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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 <br />of flex space. He then commented on the corporate campus area. It was noted Alatus wanted <br />to maintain some level of flexibility within these uses in order to meet the demands of the <br />market. It was noted a height variance may be requested for the corporate campus. The focus <br />of the retail node was then reviewed. It was his opinion the flex and build to suit areas were <br />perfectly sized, along with the retail area. <br />Commissioner Huffman questioned why the retail area had more surface parking than the <br />Town 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 <br />parking 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 <br />future 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 flex space users would have some truck traffic. Discussion <br />shifted to the eight text amendments that Master Developer would be requesting for the <br />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 />Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the proposed density level of the development. <br />She did not believe the density should be the same as that seen in St. Paul and Minneapolis. <br />She noted that Arden Hills was a suburb. <br />