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ARDEN HILLS PLAJ\NING C011MISSION - NOVEMBER 7, 2001 Q c Commissioner Galatowitsch asked about the existing structures on the property. Mr. Phillip Johnson, memher of Board of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, replied they had not addressed the issue if the cottage and garage would be restored or torn down. . Commissioner Zimmerman stated this appeared to still be special use for institutional housing. Mr. Johnson stated that was correct and this would not he used as residential housing. He stated the existing huilding did not meet ADA requirements and the huilding was very old and that was the reason they wanted to expand it. Therese Cain, Executive Director Little Brothers, stated the building would he open year round, but would not he used much in the winter due to the elderly not going out much in the winter. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if they would be willing to open up this facility to others for meetings, etc. Ms. Cain stated they would be willing to do this for a small charge to cover expenses. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if they intended on adding any dock slips. Mr. Johnson stated they may want to add one slip for a pontoon boat, but there would be no motor boats, jet skis, etc. Commissioner Galatowitsch expressed concern regarding inadequate parking. Mr. Rust explained where they intended to have parking. Mr. Johnson stated most of the elderly were transported by van, so there would be very little increase in traffic or parking. . Commissioner Galatowitsch stated this type of a development would open up more volunteer opportunities within the community. Mr. Johnson indicated they had met with the Lake Association and they were extremely supportive of this proposal. Tom Lynch, member of Lake Association, stated he lived two homes away and indicated he did not even know the Little Brothers were there. He stated this was not a 24-hour, seven day a week operation. He believed this organization was a good neighbor, and the Lake Association supported this proposal. Commissioner Erickson asked if there was any contemplated expansion. Mr. Johnson replied they did not anticipate any further expansion. Ms. Cain explained the Little Brothers program offerings. Commissioner Galatowitsch inquired about the exterior materials. Mr. Rust replied cedar shake siding, asphalt shingle roof to blend into the natural enviromnent, and stone accent pieces would be used. Acting Chair Sand indicated this was a good concept and he helieved the Plmming Commission was in favor of it. . ~.,., "",z""'~'"""""""I.\f"""Y'"""1 ' ...c , '" ~.....rl ~ e;' . '\""'~' :.,",~" ~l