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<br />Centennial Lakes. Edina had the following housing densities: <br /> <br />Townhomes <br /> <br />Gross density <br />96 units <br />9.4 gross acres <br />= 10 dwelling units per acre <br /> <br />Net density <br />96 units <br />6.4 net acres <br />= 15 dwelling units per acre <br /> <br />Condominiums <br /> <br />Gross density <br />642 units <br />17.5 gross acres <br />= 36 dwelling units per acre <br /> <br />Net density <br />642 units <br />12.3 net acres <br />= 52 dwelling units per acre <br /> <br />Jeff McMenimen discussed how gross and net densities are calculated. Gross density <br />calculations may include many non-residential uses such as open space and roadways. Net <br />density typically excludes roadways and open space. <br /> <br />Jeff McMenimen discussed how Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is calculated by dividing the total <br />square footage of a building by the land area, and how site coverage calculates only the <br />footprint of the building as a percentage ofthe site area. <br /> <br />JeffMcMenimen reviewed a couple of examples of suburban density for townhomes, <br />illustrating the range of density possible. One example showed a density of 9 dwelling units <br />per acre, the other showed 32 dwelling units per acre. <br /> <br />V. Open Discussion <br /> <br />Clayton Larson asked ifthe Framework Vision produced by DSU being considered? <br /> <br />Jeff McMenimen and Bruce Chamberlin noted that the Framework Vision has provided a <br />starting point for preliminary concepts. There was a general discussion about how the mix of <br />uses provided in the Framework Vision is generally consistent with preliminary planning. <br /> <br />David Sand asked if the planning process will be productive? Much energy, time and thought <br />was put into the Framework Vision. Mr. Sand also asked if the Comprehensive Plan will be <br />updated? <br /> <br />Community Development Director Karen Barton replied "Yes". The Comprehensive Plan <br />will be on a parallel track with TCAAP planning. <br /> <br />-4 - <br />