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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 22, 2022 3 <br /> Mr.Fink stated he was proposing to construct market rate senior apartments. <br /> Councilmember Holden encouraged the developer to investigate this possibility further. She <br /> indicated she had concerns about the building height. <br /> Mayor Grant requested staff comment further on how the building height was determined. <br /> City Planner Jagoe commented on how the city ordinance defines building height and how that <br /> is determined for multi-story buildings. She estimated the height would be between 38 and 42 <br /> feet. <br /> Councilmember Scott questioned if Trident would maintain ownership of the building after it <br /> was constructed. <br /> Mr. Fink reported Trident did intend to maintain ownership of this project. <br /> Councilmember Scott requested further information regarding the heating units within each unit. <br /> Mr. Fink discussed the magic pack heating units that would be installed in each apartment,noting <br /> they would be both gas and electric. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked if the developer would be pursuing any LEED certifications with <br /> this building. <br /> Mr. Fink stated he would not be seeking LEED certification with this project. <br /> Mayor Grant inquired how the applicant defined"seniors". <br /> Mr. Fink explained seniors were defined as active 55+ individuals. <br /> Councilmember Radziej requested further information on how the stormwater would be <br /> managed. <br /> Mr. Fink reported this has yet to be fully designed. He noted he has reached an agreement with <br /> the church and a stormwater pond would be created just off the property through an easement. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned how the Council felt about the building height. <br /> Councilmember Scott commented he supported the proposed building height, noting a flat roof <br /> would be unseemly. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she could support the building height, so long as it did not <br /> exceed 44 feet. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to better understand what type of flexibility has <br /> been granted to other housing units in the community and those building heights compared to <br /> what is being requested from the applicant. <br />