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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 22, 2019 14 Ms. Peterson stated she looked up the apartment sizes for Presbyterian Homes noting their studio units were 451 to 486 square feet. She indicated the Presbyterian Homes units had the exact same layout as her proposed units, which were coming in at 436 square feet. She then commented on the statutory requirements for memory care units, noting these studio apartments would be 380 to 450 square feet. Councilmember Holden questioned if the 436 square foot studio apartments would be market rate. Ms. Peterson commented these units were considered market rate and would be $1,600 to $1,800 per month, which included all utilities and amenities. Jamison Kohout, Summit Development, discussed the tree preservation that was planned for the site. Joe Radach, Engineer with Carlson McCane, commented on the amount of water that was running into the stormwater pond from the Summit Development. He estimated the split would be 50/50 between Summit and public property. He explained the fire lane had been designed to handle the weight and size of the City’s fire trucks. Councilmember Holmes asked who would be responsible for maintaining the trails. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the applicant would be responsible for maintaining the trails into the foreseeable future. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the land swap was for the tiny sliver or the whole park. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained this would be for the entire park. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed land swap noting a total rededication would have to occur because the boundary lines were changing. Councilmember Holden asked if the City would clean the pond and assess back the expense to the applicant if the applicant were to default on the property. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case and noted such language would be written into the developer’s agreement. Councilmember Holden indicated she supported this plan. Councilmember Holmes stated she too supported the plan but noted she had concerns pertaining to the land swap and stormwater pond. Councilmember McClung agreed with Councilmembers Holden and Councilmember Holmes. He explained he originally had concerns with the Pulte project and believed the applicant’s plan was a better fit for the site and the City was receiving improvements to the park land from the development. He was of the opinion this request would set a precedent.