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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 8, 2024 7 Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Jake Steen, Larkin Hoffman, explained he represented Crew Carwash. He reported Crew was a family -owned business that has been in operation since 1948 and has 45 locations in the Midwest. He stated Crew prides itself on being a well -designed, clean and efficient car washing experience. He estimated it took three to five minutes to clean the exterior of a vehicle. He indicated it would take another five to ten minutes if patrons would like to have the interior of their vehicles cleaned. He stated Crew was very excited to be coming to Arden Hills and stated this site would work well for this use. He commented on the proposed changes that were made to the plans, based on the feedback received at the Planning Commission meeting. He discussed how the buildings would now both have towers and explained the towers would be constructed out of metal. However, he noted he would be happy to construct these out of brick, if this was the desire of the Council. In addition, he indicated he would be willing to increase the level of glazing. He stated he understood another car wash was being proposed to the site just north of this property. He indicated he was fully confident in this site and what Crew Carwash could offer the community. He asked for the Council's support of his request. Lynn Diaz, 1143 Ingerson Road, commented she did not want the towers to be metal on the car wash. In addition, she was concerned with the proposed signage and lighting because it appeared to be excessive. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. B. Planning Case 2023-021 — Chapter 13, Section 1380 — Residential Land Uses And Density For TCAAP Regulating Plan, Rezoning, And Comprehensive Plan Amendments Community Development Director Jagoe stated on September 27, 2023, the JDA held a Special Work Session which included a presentation from Alatus ("Developer"), on proposed land use changes that would increase the total number of residential housing units from 1,460 units up to 1,960 units. The Developer identified two areas where they are proposing to increase the overall density of the Subject Property by an additional 500 residential housing units. The first location in Town Center South which currently allows for residential uses would shift the types of housing infrastructure offered to include multi -family. Then the second location in the southwest corner of the Subject Property is currently guided towards commercial flex office uses. Of which, approximately 32 acres of this area would be rezoned to residential uses to provide for a full range of residential housing infrastructure. Community Development Director Jagoe explained within these two areas, the Developer provided examples of a variety of housing infrastructure that would be represented in these locations. At their subsequent October 2, 2023 meeting, the JDA discussed increasing density from 1,460 units to 1,960 units as presented by Alatus and requested both the City and County proceed with consideration of the necessary TRC and Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Community Development Director Jagoe further reviewed the Plan Evaluation and requested the Council hold a public hearing. Mayor Grant asked if it was a requirement for a minimum of 20% of the units to be affordable at 60% AMI.