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, . Arden Hills Council 3 November 9, 1992 Larson requested that 1) The valuation of $9,000 for the remodeling be accepted or an unbiased neighboring City review the matter, 2) A neutral party be allowed to inspect the remodeling, and 3) The City establish a written, consistent procedure and guidelines for determining valuation to make the building permit process more "user friendly". He added that he believes most people don't even apply for permits for this type of remodeling. Administrator Person said staff is attempting to arrive at a figure that is appropriate and mutually agreeable, but that figure must be based upon unbiased facts rather than simply an arbitrary compromise. She agreed that a written policy and appropriate formulas for determining valuation should be established. Person commented that if Larson could submit estimates from independent contractors, those estimates would be helpful in determining valuation so this matter could be settled relatively soon, with a written policy addressing the issue to be established later. Councilmember Hicks referred to the dispute over whether the space is a basement or a story and asked the current . condition of the space. Larson replied that the area is the totally enclosed, lower level of a split entry home which has already had plumbing and electricity installed from the original construction, Hicks stated that the Building Inspector's original figure of $26,113.05 may be correct for original construction, but when a space is changed from unfinished to finished, it seems appropriate that calculations be based upon a different formula. Hicks added that he trusts staff will be able to settle the issue. Councilmember Malone agreed that it appears staff is attempting to resolve this issue and he preferred to let that process continue. council encouraged Larson to continue to work with staff toward a resolution. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS CASE NO. 92-17 REZONE & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COTTAGE VILLAS OF ARDEN HILLS JOHN ARKELL, DEVELOPER City Planner Bergly reported that the applicant in Case No. 92-17, developer John Arke11, is proposing a 60-unit senior housing development for persons 60 years of age and over in the income level of $24,500 and under. The highlights of . the project include: affordability, handicap adaptability, on-site caretaker, meal program, area hospital visits, van/taxi/bus transportation, we11ness program, and social events.