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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 22,2022 2 <br /> property rezoning. Additionally, the Council provided direction that the northwest corner of the <br /> property should be considered for the development. The former Applicant evaluated this site and <br /> determined that development would not be feasible due to the presence of several large wetlands <br /> and additional construction costs. In the end, the former Developer made the decision not to move <br /> forward with a formal land use application. Staff commented further on the request and noted <br /> representatives from Trident Development were in attendance. <br /> Roger Fink, Trident Development, provided the Council with further details on the proposed <br /> senior apartment project. He discussed how the parking would be restriped and added to in order <br /> to keep the church use in compliance. He noted a pedestrian trail would meander along the west <br /> side of the building and would connect to a fire lane at the rear portion of the building. He stated <br /> the building would have an underground parking structure and commented on how the apartment <br /> traffic would not conflict with church traffic. He described the amenities that would be included <br /> within the senior apartment complex and explained that tenants of their other buildings were <br /> thoroughly enjoying the rooftop patio. He detailed the exterior building materials that would be <br /> used on the structure which included vinyl windows, powder coated balconies, brick and LP <br /> siding. He then reviewed the elevations of the building, noted the overall building height and <br /> commented on the areas of flexibility that might be requested as part of a future land use <br /> application to the City. <br /> Councilmember Holden thanked the applicant for discussing the unit height but noted the <br /> surrounding properties may be adversely impacted by the proposed building height. She asked <br /> how the proposed exterior building materials conform to the City's standards. <br /> City Planner Jagoe explained residential housing districts do not have preferred or specific <br /> exterior building material requirements. She indicated residential standards evaluate the impact to <br /> the surrounding area, such as design scale and building height. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned how high the chapel was at North Heights. <br /> City Planner Jagoe indicated she was uncertain and recommended an official from the church <br /> that was in attendance or the applicant might be able to speak to this. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired if the County had approved an access point onto Highway 96 <br /> for this project as proposed by the applicant. <br /> Mr. Fink stated he would be using an existing access point that was already in place for North <br /> Heights Church. He explained he had reached an agreement with the church regarding the access <br /> point and placement of a new monument sign along Highway 96. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned if the residents within the senior apartment complex would <br /> be able to walk to North Heights to church. <br /> Mr. Fink commented this was a great suggestion and stated he would look into a pedestrian path <br /> that connects to the church. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if some of the units could be at 80%AMI. <br />