2A, Presbyterian Homes Concept Review & Library Discussion

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forthright feedback in order to have a productive conversation and guide the formal application. The Council is not being asked to vote or form a consensus on the request; however, it is acceptable to share points of view on the proposal. In addition to the concept proposal for the redevelopment of the site, the Council is being asked to indicate their level of support for the relocation of the library to the Presbyterian Homes = campus and to discuss conceptual financing possibilities. As discussed with the City Council on July 26, the Arden Hills library will not be remaining at its current site and the only partnership p possibility to keep the Library within the City limits is the Presbyterian Homes proposal. Staff has contacted Ms. Nemitz about getting information regarding operating expense estimates for the two possible sites, but to date has not received any. Staff is seeking direction on how the Council would like to proceed on this matter. Review Considerations While a formal application has not been submitted, staff has provided Presbyterian Homes with a number of thoughts, suggestions, and potential requirements. The following list is not all- inclusive and may change pending a formal submittal: • The applicants would be requesting a waiver from the Zoning Code for the height of the primary residential care facility building, which would exceed the 35 foot height limit in the R-2 District. • Buildings is Phase 3, adjacent to Lake Johanna Boulevard will likely require a waiver q for front yard setbacks, which are 40 feet in the R-2 District. • Staff recommends the applicants meet with neighbors of the facility and the lakeshore lot owners as early in the process as possible to share their plans and gather feedback. • The timing of the construction will require the City to issue a certificate of occupancy p Y for the new building prior to the existing building being demolished. This is because existing residents will be moved into the new building from the old building once it is - complete, limiting the disruption to their lives. The City will likely require some sort of assurance that the project is completed according to the approved plans. pp • The proposed plans show the primary residential care facilitymoving farther away g Y from Lake Johanna, and closer to Lake Johanna Boulevard. This will have a visual impact from the lake and from the street. Staff would like to see renderings of what the site will look like once the project is complete from various directions. • What is the construction phasing schedule for the project? • A tree survey will be required as part of a complete application. Based on the proposed placement of the new buildings it is likely that a number of trees will need to be removed. A tree survey will indicate exactly how many trees are being removed and how many will be required to be replaced. • A detailed landscaping and tree removal/replacement plan will be p as required art of q a completed application. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for August 9, 2010 I IMetro-inet.us lardenhillslPlanninglCity Council Memos1201OUrden Hills Library108-09-10-Presbyterian Homes Concept Review.doc Page 3 of 4