7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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10. The applicant shall work with adjacent property owners along Shorewood Drive to determine exact location and species of landscaping materials to be planted along the east property line. 11. It is the policy of Presbyterian Homes to allow public use of the trail systems, which are developed on its property; so long as the public does not abuse the privilege. The policy of Presbyterian Homes will be applied to the trail system shown on the site plan. Presbyterian Homes will notify the City thirty (30) days in advance of a change to its Trail Use Policy and the reasons for the change. City Planner Beekman pointed out that the wording for Condition 5 and Condition 11 were different than what was in the Planning Case Report and Staff was recommending the changes presented at this time. Ms. Pamela Belz, Presbyterian Homes, updated the Planning Commission on the revisions that have taken place to the plan since the public hearing that was held on October 6. These changes include moving the access point on Shorewood Drive, the removal and relocation of parking spots, the removal of the "triangle" property from the plan, the elimination of one load /unloading dock area, and the adjustment to the building shape. She stated the adjustment to the building shape did change the programs that Presbyterian Homes would be able to offer because these units were relocated to a different section of the building. She also stated the sidewalk along Shorewood Drive will be removed but the sidewalk along County Road D will remain in the plan. Presbyterian Homes and City Staff are still working on a solution for the traffic concerns on Sandeen Road. The solution for this section has not been defined yet. Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commission questions. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the age of the trees were in the project drawings being presented. Ms. Belz clarified that the drawings were generated from a program and showed an approximate view of what the coverage would like with the existing trees and the new trees that will be planted seven years into the future. Commissioner Thompson asked for clarification regarding the landscape plan. Ms. Belz reviewed the landscaping that would be done with each phase on the project and she pointed out that landscaping would be done as the project progresses. Commissioner Scott asked if the "triangle" would be donated to the City for green space as part of the phases. Ms. Belz stated the development of the "triangle" into green space is not currently part of the redevelopment plan being presented. This parcel is being negotiated with the City at this time.