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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2011 6 3.A. Planning Case 11-011; Preliminary and Final Plat, Zoning Code Amendment, and Master and Final PUD for Phase 1; TAT Properties and Select Senior Living; 1201 County Road E – Public Hearing (continued) Commissioner Holewa asked if development on both sides of County Road E were considered in the traffic analysis. Mr. Manhart explained the traffic analysis took into account all available information and this included a full build of the Arden Plaza site. Commissioner Thompson asked if the comments sent to the City by Mr. Brausen had been addressed. City Planner Beekman stated Staff would need to look into these comments further and she could not address them directly at this time. Commissioner Thompson requested Staff talk with the developer in regards to the possibility that a light may be put in place in the future and this might lead to the necessity to realign the curb cuts. Mr. Joel Larson, Select Senior Living, reviewed the proposal for an assisted living facility to be located in the Holiday Inn facility. There will be approximately 150 beds. They would like to have flexibility in the number of beds they have available for each category. They are currently looking at 14 independent rooms, 106 assisted living rooms, and 30 memory care rooms. They are also looking into options for the pool and the ability to open it for public therapy. The yare also proposing a similar streetscape plan as Presbyterian Homes has in other locations. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there were regulations on the number of caregivers that would be required for the number of rooms and the type of care that was provided. Mr. Larson stated there are regulations and based on the types of rooms they are proposing there will be approximately 25 daytime employees including maintenance, housekeeping, and chefs. Chair Larson asked how this proposal was different from past proposals brought forward. Mr. Davidson, TAT Properties, stated at this time there is an identified user for the Holiday Inn property that is not a temporary use. Having the property subdivided will enhance the development for lot 2. Lot 2 will be clearly defined as to size and location. There are no tenants identified at this time. Conceptually there could be a 20,000 square foot facility on Lot 2 but this will be something that is determined by the tenant. The actual size of the facility could be smaller. Commissioner Holewa stated the reports show the traffic after full build would be less than the traffic that is generated by a hotel. The property has not been a hotel for a number of years. Over the last few years the Holiday Inn has been used as student