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Finding: In our professional opinion, one (1) of ihe three (3} buitdings (33 percent} in the proposed Tu` District is structuraliy substandard to a degree requirYng substan#iai rer�ovation or clearance, because of defects in structural elernents or a combination af deficiencies in essential uiilities and facilities, light and ventilation, fire protection including adequate egress, layout and condition of interior partitions, or sirr�ilar factors which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient totaI signif cance to justify substantial renovation ar clearance. This exceeds the 20 percent requirement of Subdivision 10a. (a) (1) (ii). Subdivision IOa. (a) (1) (iii) Subdi�isian 1Qa. (a} (1) (iii} requires that at least 30 percent of the other buildings (i.e., all buildings excluding the 20 percent minimum standard) meet the Subdivision I Oa (1}, c(ause (iii) test in which the "other" buildings Nequire substantiai renovation or clearance to remove existing conditions such as: inadequate street layaut, inco�npatible uses or land use relationships, overcrowdrng of buildings on the land, excessive dwellzng unit density, obsolete buildings not suitable for improvement or conversion, or athe� identified hazards to the health, safety, and general well-bezng of the community. Finding: One out of the two remaining buildings (50 percent) in the proposed Renewal and Renovation Districti exhibit existing conditions warranting renovation or clearance as defined by Minnesota �tatutes Subd. i0a. (1) {iii}, described as follows: TIF Parcel2 — The Suttan Place Senior Apartment building was remodeled in 1980 from a school building originally built in I939. While the buiiding has served its clientele welI over the years, it is no longer a desirable lacation for senior housing for several reasons. First oi alI, its remote locatian in relation to the main Presbyterian Hozx�es Campus creates a sense of iso�ation for the residents. This sense of isolation is compounded by the orientation of the building, the topography ofthe site, and fihe lack of critical rnass in a building with only 2Q apartments. Current tr�nds in senior housing focus on cotnmunity amenities such as a"Main Street" concept where residents can rningle with their friends and neighbars in a variety of settings. Sutton Place has none of these feataz-es with the exception af one dining roorri. The Sutton Place building is well-maintained, which is vvhy it was not found to be substandard under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subdiviszon 10(b). However, it does ha�e signi�cant code de�icie�cies (23 percent of the bUilding replacement value) including ADA issues at the prime enirances and at every apartrnent bathroorn. In addition, the building lacks a fire su�pression system and has a substandard fire alarm systezx�. These issues are especially significant in a senior housing building as many of the residents have impaired Fage IO