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, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 8, 1985 Page three decides it wants. Miller noted that private roads are not permitted by Ordinance; the road access to the apartment would be a driveway (similar to the one at Hunters Park Apartments) - noted that this apartment is only 1/2 the density of Hunters Park apartments. Miller said there is a need for public access to the park; noted that the proposed street would provide this access as well as access to the apartment, and access to the adjacent property to the south; feels for these reasons, the road belongs as proposed, along the common property line. . Leonard Grudnoske said the R-3 could eventually be all apartments, and not townhouses. Miller said this is a concern; nothing prevents the developer, or others, from requesting a change from this plan; noted that it would be possible to modify the plan in the future. Miller said it is possible for the City to rezone the site in sections as development occurs. Grudnoske said he does not object to the plan proposed; is afraid the entire parcel will be apartments and we won't get the townhouses. Jeanne Winiecki said she objects to apartments, not to townhouses. It was asked if it follows that the area to the south (Winiecki's 8f acres) will also be at R-3 density. Miller said at least (R-3), or a greater density (R-4). The developer was asked if it is possible to chan~e the project to all town- houses, instead of an apartment building. Keefer said this is not our proposal. nor our desire. Keefer explained that the proposal provides for various styles of living; noted that as people get older, some prefer to not have grass to mow, or sidewalks to shovel; some want a security building, need an elevator or all amenities on one floor. Jeanne Winiecki asked why the developer does not intend to sell the apartments as condominiums immediately - answer was that there are tax advantages if they are held and then sold. She was asked if ahe is more opposed to the rental aspect than to the ownership aspect. Winiecki said she wants Arden Hills to be a city of homes; does not want the apartment aspect. Traffic generated by the proposed development, and its impact on the exist- ing traffic pattern, was expressed as a concern which should be addressed. Miller reviewed the anticipated trips per day, based on national traffic studies; noted that Highway 10 is a minor arterial, with a very undesirable inter- section at Highway 96; noted that the traffic report does not deny some times of congestion. McGuire was asked if he has been involved in a PUD anywhere else; developed it in part and then walked away or sold it? Answer was, no. McGuire said he plans to develop the whole piece as proposed. . Miller was asked if the site is suitable for single family development. Miller said the upper area would be suitable for single family, noted that you are not aware of the lake from the townhouse area; said his personal opinion is that the highways and power sub"station adversely impact the site; noted that these are the reasons the area is shown as R-3 in the Comprehensive Development Plan. Miller noted that if the site were developed entirely in townhouses, there would be an increase in land coverage; apartment reduces the coverage, with its underground parking; therefore, more open space is realized. Hicks moved that Council approve the Planned Unit Development Concept Plan with the following contingencies: 1. All buildings shall conform to required setbacks from street right- of-way lines. (Two townhome structures will need to be adjusted.) 2. All single family homes and townhomes which encroach upon the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service drainage easement must be built above the 890 elevation.