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f 9 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 15, 2010 9 1.B Public Works Maintenance Staffing and Workload Councilmember Holden suggested this come before the Council for a vote for either a superintendent or foreman. Councilmember McClung was not interested in a band-aid approach. He wanted to see the City address the structural concerns and not have to revisit the public works department concerns in the near future. Mayor Harpstead suggested the Personnel Committee review this issue further and bring the item back to Council for a vote. The Personnel Committee could address the structural concerns of the public works department along with creating a desired skill set for the superintendent position. The Council directed the Personnel Committee to review the structural concerns of the public works department and provide the Council with additional information on the superintendent position at the next work session meeting. D. Planning Case#10-004—Roberts Development PUD Concept Review City Planner Beekman presented the City Council with a concept review plan for Roberts Development to convert a single story office building at 3920 Northwoods Drive into a four-story senior housing apartment building. She indicated the process would require a rezoning of the property from B-3 to B-2, or amend the B-3 zoning district to allow residential. A comprehensive plan amendment would also be required to bring the zoning code into compliance with the future land use. City Planner Beekman stated the PUD would be a negotiated process similar to the Arden Village application requiring a public hearing before the City Council. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the overall project was not seeking any business subsidy and would be a private development. The project was non-binding and staff was seeking comments or concerns from the Council before the plans and specs were to proceed. Nicholas Roberts, Vice President of Roberts Development thanked the Council for their time. Mr. Roberts reviewed the PUD concept stating the proposed building would be geared towards 55 and.older independent living. He stated the site was a great location with freeway access and a lot of nearby amenities. Mayor Harpstead questioned if a market study was completed on the demand for senior housing. Mr. Roberts stated he did not have a market study but was not aware of any other senior housing in the area. He felt the proposed location was prime with good exposure. Many members living in the community would like to stay in the area and possibly downsize from a house. Mayor Harpstead asked for the proposed size of the apartment units. He referred the developers to the Maxfield Study information available on the City's website.