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WS — Item 12 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 12 Date: November 6, 2017 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director Re: Woods Edge Senior Housing Development Update 49/J Concept Plan Background Woods Edge Senior Housing Development Staff reviewed a proposed senior housing development concept with the City Council at the October 2, 2017 work session. The council expressed some concern over additional senior housing in the development. However, staff was directed to continue conversations and obtain more specific information about the development. Both the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the Planning & Zoning Board reviewed and discussed the concept at their October meetings. Both groups expressed strong interest in pursuing the development. Staff is continuing to work with the development team and will be refining the proposal for additional consideration. 49/J Development Staff has had ongoing conversations with Richard Morris, owner of the 17 acre parcel north of the liquor store and insurance agency, regarding potential development. Staff will be discussing the latest concept plan with the Planning & Zoning Board on November 8, 2017. This is the site that has previously been considered for a grocery store. The land is currently guided mixed use, intended for both commercial and residential development. The Hodgson Road & CRJ Master Planning Study was prepared for the mixed use area and approved by the City Council in 2007 and incorporated into the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan is intended to establish a general land use design with some specified important design elements. While the Master Plan includes specific design elements, future amendments of the Plan may be appropriate to address evolving community needs, market forces, and regulatory requirements. The planning study assumed that approximately half of the area would develop with residential uses at approximately 10 units per acre overall. This Comprehensive Plan allows the density to range from 8 to 15 units per acre.