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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 9, 2021 10 Mr. Ilazi explained the underground parking would be reserved for residents and the surface lots would be utilized by tenants, visitors and employees. He discussed the parking need he has found in his other senior living communities. He reported he has been working with Bethel University in order to have 25 additional stalls for overflow parking. Commissioner Subramanian questioned if 210 or 108 parking stalls was required. Mr. Ilazi stated the tabled that was shown by staff described the City’s parking requirements. He commented based on his need and the 20+ communities that he has built in the Midwest, he shows a need for 108 parking stalls. He explained he was providing 95 parking stalls onsite and had arranged with Bethel University to have an additional 25 parking stalls. Planning Consultant Kansier commented on the parking need differences for multi-family housing units versus senior living developments. Commissioner Subramanian asked if a parking deficiency of 50% would be sufficient for this property. Alex Brewer, representative for the applicant, discussed how his team calculated the parking need and stated he was leaning on his partner New Perspective. He stated New Perspective had over 20 years of experience in this market with over 20 senior living developments in the Midwest. He indicated parking was one of the first things that was discussed for new developments, along with the amount of land that was required. Commissioner Subramanian encouraged the applicant to consider the future needs of these residents and not just the past needs. Mr. Brewer stated he was basing the parking needs on the past and current needs of senior residents. Commissioner Weber requested further information regarding the 25 parking stalls with Bethel University. He asked if there was a specific set of 25 stalls being set aside for the senior living development or would this be a random set of parking spaces. Mr. Brewer reported he was working to identify 25 parking spaces that were available for the cross access agreement. He commented major holidays were the main times parking was a concern. Commissioner Jones supported the proposed shared parking with Bethel University. He anticipated the Bethel parking lot would be close to empty on major holidays. He thanked Mr. Brewer for clarifying this matter and noted he would withdraw all of the concerns he had regarding parking. Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment.