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Apartments utilize fewer supplies and services than Assisted Living Suites. The proposed layout is carefully planned for a separation of parking creating more efficient traffic flows. The main entrance to campus moves toward the south making the grades more gradual as traffic enters the site. Upon entry traffic would be directed left to Care Center and Memory Care or to the right to the Brownstone or straight to the main entry to Senior Apartments, Town Center and Assisted Living. Outdoor Environment: Lakeshore Setback PHS identified as an important goal to increase the setback from Lake Johanna. The current building is set back from the lake 100 feet; City ordinance requires 50 feet. The proposed building configuration allows a greater setback from the lake. The north end of the crescent is 135 feet at the closest point. The south/east end of the crescent is 280 feet set back and the middle of the building sits 400 feet back from the lakeshore. These increased setbacks allow more protection for the lakeshore and increased green space between the lake and building improving views to and from the lake. Shoreline Buffer Currently the edge along the lakeshore has a fairly steep grade to the lake. This grade would be maintained and this edge left as a natural buffer for the shoreline which also maintains a more natural character to the shoreline. The current dock would remain. Green Space The new development will result in losses to existing tree and vegetation making the new landscape and replacement plantings an important feature of the site. Importantly, the new landscape is intended to: provide visual and aesthetic enhancements to the site and new buildings proposed; mitigate impacts caused by development, especially for neighbors adjacent to new development; highlight unique features introduced to the site with its redevelopment; and organize the way in which people will experience the site. A significant project goal is to increase the quality and variety of green space to be enjoyed by residents, families, guests and neighbors. PHS has engaged a Forester and a Landscape Architect to assist us in creating an outdoor environment that invites residents, families, guests to engage nature and in managing, improving and renewing the resources on site for the future. Their planning will provide us with a landscape resource management plan that will work to ensure planning and practices that will create an enduring and regenerating landscape. The draft plan is attached to this submission along with the Foresters report. The management plan will be updated as more details are added to the final landscaping plan. In addition, the Forester will be meeting with City staff to walk the site and discuss current conditions and proposed plans. Increasing tree stock health and creating longevity is a priority. Many new trees of varying sizes and species are planned and where ever possible healthy vibrant trees are being preserved with an undergrowth of seedlings to be ready to take their place as they age.