05-21-18-WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – MARCH 20, 2017 2 Mr. Fenlon stated that he feels they can be competive in price points and packages they offer compared to the rest of the market. Mayor Grant asked if the property was ever zoned multi-family. Councilmember McClung stated that nothing other than a hostel has ever been proposed as residential for the property. Councilmember McClung questioned the demand analysis, wondering if the analysis took any of the properties currently being developed into account and if it took any of the TCAAP development into consideration. Mr. Fenlon replied that any properties currently built or being built were a part of the demand analysis, but possible TCAAP units were not. Councilmember Holmes stated that her biggest concern is the traffic pattern going out to Snelling Avenue and Highway 96. Councilmember McClung concurred. Councilmember Holden wondered what the active membership at North Heights is currently. Mr. Oldfield stated that membership is down about 50 per-cent from the previous high. Councilmember Holden then asked how much traffic would be produced by this development. Mr. Fenlon stated that they are estimating 480 trips per day. Councilmember Holden said she thinks 65 feet for the building height is way too high. Mayor Grant reiterated the number of senior living units coming into the area and stated that Lyngblomsten’s risk is not the Council’s concern. Councilmember McClung also expressed concern about the height of the current proposed structure. Councilmember Scott is also concerned about the traffic patterns, and pedestrian traffic going to and from the park. Mayor Grant agreed that traffic, changing zoning, and building height are all concerns. Councilmember Holmes said she didn’t have a problem with the zoning, but felt it may be too isolated from the rest of the community. Councilmember McClung inquired if they had considered placing the building on the northwestern section of the property.