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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 2009 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. PUBLIC HEARING to Amend the Planned Unit Developmen t for Legacy at Woods Edge to modify the Lino Lakes Town Center Des ign and Development Guide Land Use Plan and the requirements for assist ed living facilities in the Mixed Use District Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report. He distri buted and discussed updated plans and proposed text amendments to the board. Chair Tralle opened the Public Hearing at 6:47 p.m. Keith Schupp, Winkelman Building Corp., 340 Hwy 10 S., St. Cloud, MN and Scott Koester, WAI Continuum, 381 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. P aul, MN were present as representatives of the applicant. Mr. Koester explained that the existing hotel is co nducive for conversion into assisted living/memory care as they will mostly be changing the use of existing spaces. They are proposing two access changes, one for a kitchen and one for a beauty/barber shop on site. The beauty/barber shop may be accessible to the pub lic as well. The biggest change to the floor plan will be converting the existing pool area into a dining/socialization area. The windows to the streetscape make a great opportu nity for the dining location. There is no proposed change to the exterior elevation. They will utilize the existing structure as best they can. They will convert the existing hote l rooms into living quarters with minor changes for accessibility and little change to actu al living spaces. Mr. Koester noted that staff was concerned about the creation of the kitch en area, in regards to equipment and exhaust. He explained that they will need to creat e a dormer for the exhaust hood, but no additional site equipment will be necessary as the exhaust and ductwork are already in place. They will modify one window into a doorway for access to the beauty/barber shop. He stated that they will continue to work th rough the details as they move forward with the project. Mr. Koester responded to questions from the board. No exterior fenced area or formal garden is planned for the site. Their goal is for a total of 70-72 residential units. They confirmed that MN building code allows for the exis ting structure to be used for assisted living. They anticipate the entire third floor to be used f or memory care patients and accessible only by key-card. Upgrades to the elevator system will be necessary to allow for key- card access. Traffic to the site should be less than with the ho tel, as no residents will be driving, and visitors are usually expected over lunchtime or in the evening. A typical resident at the facility will be one who requires assistance with two or more daily activities. Residents will not be expected t o be out in the community unless they are accompanied by family or staff. Mr. Schupp stated that they are looking at a total time frame for conversion of about four months.