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Attachment A <br />Mr. Williams noted that the design of the proposed building actually follows HDR-1 zoning <br />ЏВ <br />with the only exception that of density and pervious versus impervious areas, at 50%. Mr. <br />АЉ <br />Williams advised that the proposed structure was intentionally kept under the maximum <br />АЊ <br />height requirements, with setbacks were within HDR-1 guidelines as well. <br />АЋ <br />At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Mr. Williams advised that the maximum <br />АЌ <br />number of units in HDR-1 was 40 units according to acreage; and were insufficient to make <br />АЍ <br />the project affordable. <br />АЎ <br />At the request of Mayor Roe, Mr. Williams clarified that the proposed one-bedroom units <br />АЏ <br />were between 650-700 square feet; and the two bedroom units were approximately 950 <br />АА <br />square feet, with no larger units intended. <br />АБ <br />Mayor Roe asked if potential long-term future use of the facility would allow easy <br />АВ <br />combination of smaller units or if that would not be architecturally feasible, or if the units <br />БЉ <br />could be reconfigured to market rate units. <br />БЊ <br />Mr. Williams stated, at this preliminary stage of design, he was unable to answer that <br />БЋ <br />question as to how feasible that may be. <br />БЌ <br />For the benefit of the developer, Mayor Roe noted that the City Council was struggling with <br />БЍ <br />short- and long-term use and number of potential units allowed in HDR-2 zoning designation <br />БЎ <br />indefinitely, or 35 years from now when the property may redevelop once again, especially <br />БЏ <br />the potential for higher density HDR in that area. <br />БА <br />Public Comment <br />ББ <br />Amanda Kappes, Policy Coordinator for Metro Interfaith Council on Affordable <br />БВ <br />Housing (MICAH) <br />ВЉ <br />Similar to her comments at the Planning Commission's public hearing on this request, Ms. <br />ВЊ <br />Kappes spoke in support of this housing in Roseville; and reiterated the goals of the <br />ВЋ <br />Metropolitan Council and City of Roseville for increased affordable housing units in the <br />ВЌ <br />community. Ms. Kappes noted that the senior population was, and was projected to continue, <br />ВЍ <br />as the fastest growing population in Minnesota, and in great need of affordable housing <br />ВЎ <br />options. <br />ВЏ <br />Gary Kwong, 1700 Fry Street, Falcon Heights, MN <br />ВА <br />Similarly to his comments at the Planning Commission public hearing, Mr. Kwong provided <br />ВБ <br />a brief history of his own family and their housing needs. Mr. Kwong spoke in support of <br />ВВ <br />this request, and the amenities available in Roseville to retain a stable residential base and <br />ЊЉЉ <br />allow current residents to move into this type of housing and remain loyal to their community <br />ЊЉЊ <br />and their familiarity with it. <br />ЊЉЋ <br />Councilmember McGehee stated her dilemma was similar to that of Mayor Roe. While <br />ЊЉЌ <br />happy to have affordable housing for seniors, and 40 units would be nice, the potential for <br />ЊЉЍ <br />additional traffic in this already congested area was problematic for her. Councilmember <br />ЊЉЎ <br />McGehee reiterated that she wasn't against the project, but with rezoning under current HDR- <br />ЊЉЏ <br />2 zoning designation indefinitely and the concern with higher density in the area. <br />ЊЉА <br /> <br />