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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 42 Councilmember Stoesz asked if the City could restrict signage on the retaining wall <br /> 43 (facing the highway) and Ms. Larsen explained that wouldn't be allowed and the wall <br /> 44 wouldn't be visible from the highway due to height. <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Councilmember Lyden asked if this building clearly fits height allowance in the zoning <br /> 47 district and Ms. Larsen explained that the ordinance allows four stories. Councilmember <br /> 48 Lyden also received information on parking stalls and having an appropriate number of <br /> 49 sheltered spaces for older residents and visitors. <br /> 50 <br /> 51 The council discussed tree selection, size and placement with staff. <br /> 52 <br /> 53 Lisa Olson, 306 Carl Street, noted the accessible parking places allotted and suggested <br /> 54 that they may not be adequate considering this is a senior development. <br /> 55 <br /> 56 Ryan Hoffnagle, 175 7th Av S, Waite Park,part of the development,management and <br /> 57 ownership team. He explained reasons that a 55+development for perpetuity works. <br /> 58 There is demand in the area for this type of property and they like the area for its features <br /> 59 also. They would have on site management(a resident) and there would be monitoring. <br /> 60 There is currently a similar development in Cambridge (that is fully leased). The range of <br /> 61 rent would be $1,100 to $1,500 per month. <br /> 62 <br /> 63 Mayor Rafferty reviewed information about the development and stressed that <br /> 64 requirements such as landscaping and screening must be met. <br /> 65 <br /> 66 The architect for the building reviewed plans that address safety concerns. <br /> 67 <br /> 68 The council will consider action at the February 14th council meeting. <br /> 69 4. Robinson Property PUD Concept Plan—City Planner Larsen explained that <br /> 70 Integrate Properties, LLC,has submitted a land use application for PUD Concept Plan <br /> 71 review. The proposed development is a master planned residential community located on <br /> 72 the Robinson property south of CSAH 14 (Main Street)and east of CR 53 (Sunset <br /> 73 Avenue). Ms. Larsen reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that included information on <br /> 74 the following: <br /> 75 ■ This is a concept plan and it is high level, not as many details at this point; <br /> 76 ■ Map indicating the area under discussion;; <br /> 77 ■ Site conditions—sod farms, ditches draining site,wetlands, flood plain,pipeline <br /> 78 easement, utility easement; <br /> 79 ■ Historical—larger property considered for development in 2006 (680 acres)but <br /> 80 project did not move forward; <br /> 81 ■ Mix of Housing Types/Lot Sizes (707 total); <br /> 82 ■ Comprehensive Plan Implications—several types of land guidance is involved; <br /> 83 no commercial shown in this development; falls within the appropriate density <br /> 84 range; <br /> 85 ■ Gateway at Main St and Sunset; <br /> 2 <br />