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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — DECEMBER 17, 2018 4 Mr. Ward said Krauss Anderson has told them they won't be staging across the street but would like to park across the street. Mayor Grant reiterated the fields aren't a concern, the building design isn't a concern but they need more discussion regarding student safety, pedestrian traffic and a tree study. B. Concept Plan Summit Development City Planner Mrosla stated the applicant is requesting to develop the vacant lot along the south side of Parkshore Drive and is bringing a revised Concept Plan for review. They are proposing 120 units of senior living; independent living, assisted living and memory care. The plan would require a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for subdivision, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, rezoning from R-1 — Single - Family Residential District to R-4 — Multiple Dwelling District, a Conditional Use Permit for Nursing Home and Assisted Living, and a Planned Unit Development for the flexibility and density requested. The applicant is proposing to do a land swap, encroaching onto .13 acres of city property. In return they are proposing to dedicate .43 acres along the subject properties western property line to the City. Summit Development Land Acquisition Partner Jamison Kohout said the neighbors have seen the new proposal, a building with a roughly 35,000 square foot foundation. The former plan had the building at an angle following the drainage easement along the Winiecki property. This plan is for a more tradition L layout with 60-65 underground parking stalls for staff and residents, and a small surface lot for visitors. They are proposing a land swap to accommodate the length of the building and in exchange allow for a trail on the adjoining City property. He noted he would also like to see a few additional parking stalls close to the trail loop. Mr. Kohout felt the proposal utilized the site well, has lighter traffic impact than other multi -unit facilities, they will bring amenities that building residents as well as other community members could use. Discussion ensued around the traffic impact of residents and staff. Mr. Kohout said the initial response is that people would like to see more 2 bedroom apartments which would take away units from the 120 in this proposal. Generally parking space is calculated at .75 stalls per unit. Councilmember Holden stated her concern about the land swap and creating a precedent. Mr. Kohout said he felt it would benefit both parties to have the lot lines more square. Mayor Grant asked staff if squaring the property would make it easier to develop. City Planner Mrosla responded that it would make more room for a trail. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka said she liked the idea of Summit providing the amenity of a trail in our park. If the original configuration remains in palce, the loop won't be as nice as is laid out in the proposal.