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The attached site plan depicts significant exterior site and landscaping improvements, including storm water ponding, walking trails, plantings, and additional green space. Because the use requires very little on -site parking, the applicants are proposing to remove much of the impervious surface in the rear of the building. The building exterior would also receive a face- lift with architectural treatments, additional windows, and paint. The owner of the property, TAT Properties, and Select Senior Living are proposing to subdivide the property into two parcels. Select Senior Living would purchase 5.38 acres that includes the existing building, and TAT Properties would retain approximately two acres on the corner of County Road E and Lexington for future development. The smaller subdivided parcel would share access to County Road E with the senior housing use via a recorded easement. Mr. Davidson, TAT Properties, will present a concept plan for the proposed corner parcel at the April 18, 2011, meeting. Discussion The City Council reviewed this concept proposal at their April 18, work session, and provided feedback to the applicants. The Council was generally supportive of the proposal but expressed concerns regarding the access to the future Lot 2. In addition, the Council expressed an interest in adding a use within the building that complimented the senior housing component while increasing the relationship of the use to the public. At this time, the Planning Commission is being asked to review and provide feedback on the proposed use and site plan. If the applicants decide to move forward with a formal application for approval, plans that are more detailed would be necessary. A formal application for this project would include a public hearing, Planning Commission review, and City Council approval. Because assisted - living /nursing home uses are not currently permitted in the B2 District, an application for this use would include a Zoning Code Amendment. Based on preliminary discussions with the developer and property owner, as well as review of the submitted documents, Staff has the following observations related to the proposed use of the site as a senior housing facility: • High density residential has been identified as an appropriate use in the B2 District, and this project would qualify as such; however, the activity generated on this site would certainly be less as an assisted - living facility versus other types of residential. • While reuse of the existing building may not be considered ideal in terms of carrying out the goals of the Guiding Plan, based on the two proposals the City has had to -date it seems that the private market is not finding it feasible to demolish and rebuild at this time. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for May 4, 2011 IlMetro- inet. uslardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases12011111 -007 - Select Living Concept Review105 -04 -11 - PC - Select Senior Living Concept Review - Memo.doc Page 3 of 4