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April 14, 2026 Saint Anthony Council Work Session - 5 City Manager Yunker stated that there are necessary teardowns, but this ordinance simply seeks to prevent changing a home so significantly that it would be out of place in the neighborhood. He suggested the current height and impervious surface restrictions could prevent people from doing this anyway, and nothing needs to be changed. Councilmember Elnagdy expressed appreciation of preserving a neighborhood's character but also pointed out that personal property rights are important. There is value in containing rebuilds to ensure ample yard space between houses, but unilateral decisions could be imposing. It was clarified that the current minimum space between a building and a property line in single-family districts is five feet. Councilmember Doolan expressed concern about the resources required to power large homes sustainably. Councilmember Elnagdy asked how resource use could be restricted. Councilmember Doolan suggested adding solar panels. Mayor Webster asked if there is another community that incorporates sustainable building practices into their teardown ordinance. City Planner Grittman says he is unsure but would be surprised if there were not any. Councilmember Jenson expressed interest in taking responsibility for maintaining the neighborhood's character. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if the responsibility would be an HOA law. It may be overstepping. Councilmember Jenson withdrew his statement. Mayor Webster asked if they would like to look at height restrictions. Councilmember Jenson stated that these are already in place. City Planner Yunker asked whether, aside from sustainability, the teardowns they have seen have caused any issues. Councilmember Doolan asked if there are limits on tall buildings due to fire codes. City Planner Grittman said there were not in St. Anthony. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if there are any current rules for tree protection. City Manager Yunker said that no tree protection rules are a part of the current ordinance. Councilmember Doolan stated there were complaints about the requirements for tree replacement. City Planner Grittman said that cities were certainly allowed to have tree-replacement rules, but enforcing them can be difficult. B.3803 Stinson Blvd Follow Up Mayor Webster stated that the goal of this discussion is to focus on the City's goals for this parcel. City Manager Yunker clarified that they would like to confirm the Council’s desired direction for the site so that the RFP being drafted will lead to the desired outcome. At the end of the last discussion, they landed on single-level or no more than two-level townhomes at this site. He asked if this still fits the Council’s goals. Councilmember Doolan reported that there was a comment on how this area is already quite dense. Mayor Webster stated that community comments reminded her that the original design for Silver Lake 7