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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — JANUARY 8, 2024 10 Mayor Grant asked if they choose the option for some screening, could they waive the screening. Community Development Director Jagoe said yes, if the applicant can show that the screening reduced the efficiency of the system or the cost of the system was increased as a result, they could say it wouldn't be required; the language in Draft Ordinance #2 would allow that review. Mayor Grant said due to the many different kinds of lots in Arden Hills, he would rather have the screening and waive it than not have the screening and someone proposes something they felt required screening. Councilmember Holden asked if there was a number of units allowed. Community Development Director Jagoe said this would be considered a detached accessory structure so two would be the maximum. They would be limited to the lot coverage requirements just like any other accessory structure. They would evaluate it with whatever the zoning district requirements are to make sure they don't exceed the coverage requirements. Mayor Grant could go either way. As a practical matter they're mounted so high they are difficult to screen. He directed staff to move forward with one option and if they find the need to change it they can change it later. F. Work Session Priorities Mayor Grant asked for comments. Councilmember Rousseau said she was hoping to have the PTRC items on the February or March work session. She was also wondering about the accessory dwelling unit discussion. City Administrator Perrault said an application had come in so they have to discuss it. Community Development Director Jagoe added a resident had submitted a land use application so they are working with her. The language would be for the concept review to see if there was a willingness to allow for accessory dwelling units. Councilmember Holden asked to add infill, and discussion of a single person issue such as one person asking for ducks and it gets on the list. She would also like a building materials update. She also asked to have the list arranged in groups like committee things, management etc. Mayor Grant asked if they really need to talk about the Coon Rapids JPA. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they normally do this time of year, but if Council was trusting of staff to handle the process he was OK dismissing the item. He did want to have discussion regarding Red Fox and Gray Fox, he would write a memo and if Council wanted to discuss they could bring it back. Councilmember Rousseau would like to talk about doing a community survey as well as the economic development vision for the City outside of Rice Creek Commons.