02-13-2002 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 2002 Scalze asked about affordable housing. Fide indicated that originally they were focusing on 100% market rate housing. I-Iowever, to address affordable housing needs and utilize available TIF revenue, a portion of the building could be allocated to affordable housing. Anderson pointed out that 80 units of senior housing are proposed. He asked the breakdown of units and rents. Hanson indicated that seniors want two-bedroom units and a growing number want two-bedrooms with dens. hhe project is proposed at 60 to 75% two bedroom units renting for approximately $1,100 per month. One- bedroom waits would rent for $950. Scalze asked about senior-oriented townhomes. Gide reported that they would work with the City to restrict the townhomes to the 55 and over population. Hanson noted that there are two ways to do this, one is the design of the townhomes and the other is how they are marketed. Knudsen asked about pre-leasing of the conunercial. Martens reported that the commercial would be listed in the multiple listing, signage would be used, informatiai sent to brokers. Carson asked the square footages of the residential components. Velet indicated that the townhomes would range fi~om 1,400 to 1,800 square feet. One-bedroom units would be 850 square feeC, and two bedrooms would be 1,100 to 1,200 square feet. Density of the townhomes is proposed at 42 units. The density is low given the proposal to construct one level townhomes with double car garages. Scalze asked about construction materials. Hanson replied that the exteriors would be brick or masonry integrating stucco or other materials to give the buildings a downtown feeling. Anderson asked about the northeast site and the feeling that the building should be 2 to 3 stories of medical/professional users. Martens indicated that usually medical/professional users group together and this type of user is typically not wanted in an ol7ice building. There is a different feel with a corporate environment versus a medical environment. Anderson asked why the commercial building on the northeast corner is further east on Little Canada Road versus the medical building being shown on the corner. Martens felt that the project will likely be one building. Two buildings would allow phasing if there is not enough pre-leasing. Martens felt that general office space could go anywhere on the site versus medical/professionals that will want the Rice Street exposure.