7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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Ms. Belz stated the Fire Department has not reviewed the new access that is being proposed. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Chair Thompson invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make a comment. Ms. Pearl Grayam, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills, stated she is a resident of Presbyterian Homes and she likes the location of the facility. The building does have problems that need to be resolved including the heating and air conditioning system, the dishwashers in the kitchen, the residents could use more bathroom space, the elevators are not dependable, and the plumbing needs to be modernized. She requested Presbyterian Homes consider using the space they would have used for the library for an inside Chapel. She asked that the Commission consider approving this project. The Planning Commission recessed due to technical problems at 7:10. The Planning Commission reconvened at 7:13. Mr. Milo Lokken, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills, stated he is a resident of Presbyterian Homes' assisted living program. He has excellent care at this facility and would not be where he is today if it had not been for the help he has received at Presbyterian Homes. Anything that can be done to improve this facility would be a p lus and provide more opportunities for other people who need assistance. Mr. David Millett, director of Environmental Services /Engineering, Presbyterian Homes, stated he is in support of this redevelopment project. It will provide Presbyterian Homes the opportunity to improve the facility for current and future residents and better support the challenges that residents face. Ms. Vicky Henkel, 1882 Glenpaul Avenue, Arden Hills, stated her appreciation of what Presbyterian Homes has done to be sensitive to the needs and desires of the neighborhood. Ms. Lisa Ambi, Presbyterian Homes, shared a letter from a family member of Bill Ostlund. Bill is a current resident of Presbyterian Homes. The letter is in support of the proposed project. Mr. Jim Day, 3242 Sandeen Road, Arden Hills, stated concerns about the loading area. Currently the residents on Sandeen Road hear all the noise of the trucks loading and unloading and coming and going from the facility. These noises can be a nuisance. He asked if Presbyterian Homes could make the distance the trucks needed to backup to make deliveries and pick ups shorter or install a circular driveway to eliminate the need to backup. He also stated Presbyterian Homes has not maintained the vegetation