7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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does not object to the project but does object to the size of the building being proposed. The adjustments that Presbyterian Homes has made helps, but the proposed structure is only 100 -feet from her home. Her property is at the same elevation as Presbyterian Homes so she will be looking right at the facility. Mr. Day, stated with the construction there will be additional construction vehicles and trucks in his neighborhood. These vehicles will do more damage to the roads and this will require the roads to require repair. He asked who will be responsible for the costs of these repairs. Mr. Mehrkens stated that the challenge Presbyterian Homes is facing is what worked 50 years ago does not work today. The rooms are small and this will not work moving into the future and the current building is not able to accommodate this type of change. The size of the building being proposed at this time is adequate to serve the residents and works well with the size of the property. The design of the building is meant to give the facility a residential feel but it is not meant to hide the fact that this is a large facility. This proposal is a change and a challenge but Presbyterian Homes is looking to serve their residents and the changes made have been in response to the residents. Presbyterian Homes is doing what they can to meet the needs of their residents and the surrounding neighborhoods. Commissioner Holewa stated Presbyterian Homes is doing more than most other commercial business would do and the City appreciates this. He asked Presbyterian Homes to look at the loading dock configuration to see if there was more that could be done to shorten the distance trucks are required to backup. Ms. Lacy stated the shade from the building would also affect her property. She requested a shade study be done to determine the impacts to her property. Mr. Sieberg stated the entry triangle of the property should remain residential and this corner shields the neighboring properties. Ms. Julianne Seiber, 3200 Shorewood Drive, Arden Hills, stated 100 square feet is an inadequate size for residents at Presbyterian Homes. She asked what the range of sizes for units would be for the proposed redevelopment. Mr. Mehrkens explained the sizes are based on future expectations and market studies. He explained the different sizes of units available for each of the different types of facilities available. Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Commissioner Zimmerman applauded what Presbyterian Homes has done but he agrees with residents that a 54 -foot tall building is high. He asked if it would be possible to remove some of the parking areas in order to "flatten" the building or spread it out over a greater area. This would make the building less obtrusive to neighbors.