10-05-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, 10-5-88 Page 3 CASE #88-30 (Cont'd) Planner Bergly explained the applicant had prepared two alternative plans; one for a single-family plat and one for an apartment project on the eight-acre site. • Bergly stated the applicant is requesting a response from the Village on the density, type of development, park dedication, etc. prior to preparing more detailed development plans. He noted exhibits showing the proposed options were included for Commission review. The Planner discussed the relationship of the Winiecki property to the land study area being discussed by the Task Force. Bergly explained the single-family plat proposed has traditional single-family lots platted in accordance with the R-2 District requirements; lot widths, area and depth. The plat proposes two cul-de-sacs with lots surrounding and four lots fronting on Old Highway 10 and Parkshore Drive. The Planner indicated possible re-contouring of the land which would move the high hill existing across the center of the land and relocate the hill adjacent to the I-694 right-of-way; the hill would then serve as a berm for the property owners. Bergly stated the developer has indicated that was his intention if the single-family plat is pursued. The Planner reviewed the multi-family proposal for apartments which includes two buildings with exterior garages and parking located around the buildings. Bergly explained t 1 d he applicant is proposing a density of 8.25 units per acre if the P PP P P g Y whole tract is considered and if the farmstead is deleted from the tract the density calculates at 10 units per acre. He stated the 8.25 units per acre calculation is halfway between the R-3 and R-4 density requirements. • Commission was referred to the Comprehensive Guide Plan which slates the entire area of the site for medium density residential development and lower density residential to the north of the site. Bergly advised there is an apartment development directly north of the site and townhouses are proposed in the area; the overall density of the McGuire development is 4.5 units per acre for the total tract. He stated the development was accomplished under the PUD concept which allows for varying densities. Bergly discussed the park dedication considerations; he outlined the existing parkland and explained it is the intention was to obtain additional land from the business development to the west, around the wetland area, to provide a buffer between the residential land to the east and business/industrial development to the west. Commission questioned if the land study development contemplates a roadway through this site. Planner Bergly stated the road was discussed and the idea was rejected by Council on four different occasions; also the Traffic Engineer has indicated the road would not provide much relief from traffic. Charles Cook, applicant, stated in his search for land to develop apartments in Arden Hills he was informed the City has not favored apartment complex development in the past and prefers densities not greater than 4.5 units per acre. He explained the apartment development would not be economically feasible • on this site at the 4.5 density. Cook stated he has developed single-family subdivisions in the past, however, it is his opinion the apartment complex would be a better use for this site given the adjacent uses. He requested comments from the Commission.