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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 42 Councilmember Stoesz asked if the City could restrict signage on the retaining wall 43 (facing the highway) and Ms. Larsen explained that wouldn't be allowed and the wall 44 wouldn't be visible from the highway due to height. 45 46 Councilmember Lyden asked if this building clearly fits height allowance in the zoning 47 district and Ms. Larsen explained that the ordinance allows four stories. Councilmember 48 Lyden also received information on parking stalls and having an appropriate number of 49 sheltered spaces for older residents and visitors. 50 51 The council discussed tree selection, size and placement with staff. 52 53 Lisa Olson, 306 Carl Street, noted the accessible parking places allotted and suggested 54 that they may not be adequate considering this is a senior development. 55 56 Ryan Hoffnagle, 175 7th Av S, Waite Park, part of the development, management and 57 ownership team. He explained reasons that a 55+ development for perpetuity works. 58 There is demand in the area for this type of property and they like the area for its features 59 also. They would have on site management (a resident) and there would be monitoring. 60 There is currently a similar development in Cambridge (that is fully leased). The range of 61 rent would be $1,100 to $1,500 per month. 62 63 Mayor Rafferty reviewed information about the development and stressed that 64 requirements such as landscaping and screening must be met. 65 66 The architect for the building reviewed plans that address safety concerns. 67 68 The council will consider action at the February 141h council meeting. 69 4. Robinson Property PUD Concept Plan — City Planner Larsen explained that 70 Integrate Properties, LLC, has submitted a land use application for PUD Concept Plan 71 review. The proposed development is a master planned residential community located on 72 the Robinson property south of CSAH 14 (Main Street) and east of CR 53 (Sunset 73 Avenue). Ms. Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on 74 the following: 75 ■ This is a concept plan and it is high level, not as many details at this point; 76 ■ Map indicating the area under discussion;; 77 ■ Site conditions — sod farms, ditches draining site, wetlands, flood plain, pipeline 78 easement, utility easement; 79 ■ Historical — larger property considered for development in 2006 (680 acres) but 80 project did not move forward; 81 ■ Mix of Housing Types/Lot Sizes (707 total); 82 ■ Comprehensive Plan Implications — several types of land guidance is involved; 83 no commercial shown in this development; falls within the appropriate density 84 range; 85 ■ Gateway at Main St and Sunset; K