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