7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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October 6, 2010, Planning Commission Minutes Planning Case 10 -012; Rezoning, Master and Final PUD, and Preliminary and Final Plat; Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills Public Hearing City Planner Beekman stated the applicant has requested approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat, Rezoning, and Master and Final PUD to allow for a major redevelopment of their existing campus, including the Sutton Place Apartments at 3120 and the three triangle parcels located at 3151, 3152, and 3163 Lake Johanna Boulevard. This proposal technically includes seven requests: rezoning to R -4 on the four properties currently zoned R -2, rezoning to R -4 on the property currently zoned N -B, preliminary plat, final plat, master planned unit development, final planned unit development, additionally, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. City Planner Beekman provided additional background information. She stated Staff will prepare full findings of fact regarding this proposal for the November 3, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. A full analysis of the project is not possible based on the fact that plans may still be adjusted in order to mitigate concerns raised by neighbors in the community. Staff has had discussion with Presbyterian Homes, and has mutually agreed that a motion to table this planning case to the November 3, 2010, Planning Commission meeting is appropriate. Staff is also recommending that the Planning Commission hold the public hearing to hear all of the concerns, questions, and comments from the community so that they can be fully addressed in the coming weeks. Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commission questions and requested Presbyterian Homes review the project with the Planning Commission. Mr. John Mehrkens, Presbyterian Homes, explained the project and requested the Planning Commission hold the public hearing at this time so that Presbyterian Homes could hear the concerns of the residents and work on resolving any issues that are brought up. Ms. Pamela Belz, Presbyterian Homes, reviewed the results of the neighborhood meetings that Presbyterian Homes has had to date. She also reviewed the changes that Presbyterian Homes had made to their design to resolve the concerns that were brought up at these meetings. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the maximum height of the facility would be and if the new proposal had the space that had been allotted for the library removed. Ms. Belz stated the space for the library has been removed from the design and the maximum height for the facility is 54 feet. She also stated the meeting rooms that were being shared with the library had also been removed. Commissioner Holewa asked if the Fire Department had reviewed the new proposal with the changes to the access.