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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - AUGUST 11,2008 6 Ms. Kvilvang stated an additional discussion should be held regarding the valuation of the for-sale housing and market pricing. She indicated a separate discussion would need to be held on affordable housing, how it will be mixed and the percentage that will be worked into this development. Councilmember Holden asked if the face value of each property could be evaluated during these discussions. Ms. K vilvang indicated this would be addressed as there would be tradeoffs between commercial/industrial to housing. Councilmember Holden questioned how the design standards would be addressed to have this development withstand the test of time and not be outdated in 10-20 years. Ms. K vilvang explained this would be addressed during the design standard discussions. She stated there would have to be minimum requirements setting a certain percentage of brick, etc. Councilmember McClung indicated once the design standards are set the Council would need to use great caution in allowing for variances as this would alter the visual appearance of the development. City Administrator Moorse stated retailers are in favor of developing on this site and will follow the added design standards. Mayor Harpstead suggested the design standards for the commercial and residential sites be addressed separately in the upcoming discussions. Ms. Kvilvang indicated another discussion would be held around infrastructure and streetscapes, along with the overall character of the development. Mayor Harpstead noted this was previously discussed at a community meeting, but needs further closure. Ms. K vilvang noted visual preferences within the Commercial/Industrial properties would need to be decided by the Council. She stated the Council would have to determine if these areas were one level, two level, brick or office/warehouse.