04-09-2015 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 2015 memory care units would have a microwave and refrigerator, while the other units would have full kitchen. Duray asked how many underground parking spaces there would be. Johnson estimated 32 to 40. He noted that during peak staff levels there would be 15 staff members on site. Duray asked the maximum building height allowed. The Planner indicated that there is no maximum in the PUD District. In multi -family districts the maximum is 36 feet. Duray asked about grades. Johnson reported that the building will be dropped into the site, and noted that there will be some retaining walls needed. The main floor of the building will be below street grade. Duray asked about the City Engineer's recommendation that the Fire chief be consulted as to the need for hydrants on site. The City Planner indicated that it is a common recommendation to ask the Fire Chief to comment on a project such as this. Buesing asked about the building materials to be used. Johnson encouraged the Commissioners to visit Hearth's Lake Phalen project which will be very similar to this one. Schwalbach recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat for Black Tern Addition as well as Development Stage Planned Unit Development (PUD) Permit to allow the construction of a 120 -unit senior housing facility consisting of independent living, assisted living, and memory care as proposed by Hearth Development subject to submission of a traffic study for this project and subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his April 3, 2015 report, and the City Engineer as outlined in his April 3, 2015 report. Motion seconded by Heikke. Motion carried 7 — 0. ADJOURN There being no further business, Ledin adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respec f sttbntijt�d, Kathy GI City Cler -9-