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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 />