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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 4, 2011 6 4.A. Planning Case 11-007; PUD Concept Review Discussion; Select Senior Living; 1201 County Road E. – Not a Public Hearing (continued) facility will support the streetscape look the City is looking for and this will be similar to the streetscape in Osseo. All the rooms will be brought up to code including fire sprinklers and extinguishers. He stated they have met with the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector and they are aware the updates that are needed. Commissioner Hames asked if the construction would be done from the inside out or from outside in. Mr. Larson stated the weather would need to be taken into consideration and they would be doing all the outside work in conjunction with the interior construction and the final landscaping would be done once all the heavy equipment had been finished on the site. The development is expected to begin at the end of May to early June and should be completed by early spring. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if these apartments would be rental units or for purchase. He also asked if Select Senior Living was a non-profit or for profit organization and if Medicare and Medicaid would be accepted at this facility. Mr. Larson stated Select Senior Living is a for profit organization. The proposed development would be rental units that would not be for purchase. This development is designed for middle-class America and will accept Medicare and Medicaid as well as other forms of payment. Select Senior Living will be starting a new location in Mounds View and other locations in the metro area are at full capacity. Commissioner Thompson asked about the walking trails and the pond. Mr. Larson stated the average age for residents is 82 years old. Most of these people are not doing a lot of activities but do enjoy going outside and taking short walks. The trails will go to the pond with stopping stops along the trail for them to sit and enjoy being outside. There will also be an open field area for grandkids of residents to play. Select Senior Living is planning on doing something with the pool area as well. This may include offering more therapeutic services to the community. Commissioner Thompson stated she would like to see the parking in the front of the building face the building versus facing the street. Commissioner Holewa asked how many full-time day employees were expected at the facility. Mr. Larson stated there will be approximately 25-28 full-time employees and about 20 of these will be day time positions. The facility will provide 24-hour care and the majority of employees will be first and second shift. This would include housekeepers, chefs, and assistants.