01-02-1989 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, February 1, 1989 Page 3 CASE #88-30 (Cont'd) Charles Cook, Continental Development Corporation, and Greg Hollenkamp, architect, were present to discuss the proposal for the apartment complex. • Hollenkamp explained the complex was designed with a townhouse atmosphere and that similar projects are constructed in the cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth. He stated the buildings are two-story with tuck-under garages, the apartments are 750 sq. ft. for a one-bedroom unit and 900-1,000 sq. ft. for a two-bedroom unit. The buildings are arranged to maximize green area and the bituminous area located on the interior of the site. He advised there is one enclosed garage stall and one exterior parking stall per unit. Member Martin questioned if the buildings included fire breaks to the peak of the roof, due to the unusual length of the buildings. He also questioned materials used for the extended roof over the balconies and garages. Hollenkamp stated the roofing is Class A shingle and there are plywood ceilings over the porch areas; he explained each building is divided down the middle with a fire separation wall to comply with code requirements and the wall goes all the way to the roof. He noted that on the other side of the roof, sheetrock is carried over 5 ft. , as per code requirement. Chairman Probst questioned if a traffic study had been completed relative to the overall plan for the proposed GB District. Bergly stated a traffic study is usually not pursued with the proposed density for this development; he advised the engineer or developer could be requested to provide a traffic study. • Member Piotrowski questioned if parking would be sufficient; she preferred 2.5 parking stalls per unit. Hollenkamp advised the parking as proposed is sufficient; he explained the parking would depend on the mix of one and two-bedroom units and stated parking could be reviewed with the developer. Chairman Probst asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard in reference to the proposed development. Kim Tramm, Mardon Homes, questioned what the developer proposed for rental costs for the units and what he estimated as the market value of the units. Cook advised no market study had been completed; he estimated the units would rent for $600 for a 1-bedroom, $700 for a 2-bedroom and $800 for a 3-bedroom unit. He stated he would estimate the market value at approximately $50,000.00 per unit. Herb Tatley, 4097 North Snelling, stated he owned property south of the project and expressed concern relative to the density; he pointed out his single-family dwelling is on three acres of land. Tatley expressed concern that there is only one entrance/exit to the project and explained there is excessive traffic on Highway 10. He stated it is not a good location for high density development. Chairman Probst asked if there were any further comments from the floor; hearing • none the public hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m. Member Martin questioned if there were any amenities planned for children in the complex; due to the proposed two and three-bedroom units. Cook stated there is a fair amount of park area proposed; he stated he would address that issue after a market study is completed.