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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 3 Mr. Kohout said they are putting 75 units on three acres in other cities. He felt the smallest number of units they would want to have would be 110-120. He stated that he has spoken with the homeowner whose property is next to the site and he is open to this use. Mayor Grant said the density is a concern for him. Councilmember McClung was interested to hear what building materials would be used. Mr. Kohout said they would be hard plank exteriors with multiple colors, lots of stone and brick, with arches and gables. Upon entering the facility there is a two story entry with a fireplace, library, exercise facility, and cafe area so it would not be repurposed as an apartment in the future. Councilmember McClung was concerned about density and wanted to make sure that the neighbors were supportive. Mr. Kohout said they would plan a community meeting with the neighbors in the area. Councilmember Holden stated that she could see a PUD on this project and going up to 110 units. She would like them to add the trail as part of the PUD. Councilmember Steve Scott felt there is a need for more senior focused housing in the city, so he would say yes to this proposal if it can mesh with the density requirements and agreement from the neighbors. Councilmember Fran Holmes said this might be less of an impact to the area than other projects that have been proposed. She was concerned about density but would be supportive of a higher number of units. She also commented that there would be little addition to rush hour traffic with a senior development. Mr. Kohout will do more renderings, meet with neighbors and come back to give another presentation. E. B-2 District Design Standards Interim City Planner Kansier noted that the Council wanted to look at setback requirements for buildings and parking lots in the B-2 District, generally located along County Road E between Highway 51 and Lexington Avenue. Any changes made to the B-2 District would also apply to the B-3 District. Currently the building need to be close to the street with the parking behind the buildings. This has presented some issues with snow removal and trails/sidewalks along the road. Staff was requested to bring forth some design changes that might allow for more flexibility in building and parking placement and fagade requirements which currently require at least 50% of the first level building fagade be transparent. Staff suggested the building setback be increased from 20 feet to 50 feet, and the parking restriction where parking cannot be located between the street and front of the building be removed. Staff also suggested the 50% transparency remain on the first level facade that fronts a public street but the 20% transparency be removed for all facades. Window treatments requirements could be managed by the building code.