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Planning & Zoning Board October 14, 2009 Page 2 A. PUBLIC HEARING to Amend the Planned Unit Development for Legacy at Woods Edge to modify the Lino Lakes Town Center Design and Development Guide Land Use Plan and the requirements for assisted living facilities in the Mixed Use District Mr. Bengtson presented the staff report. He distributed 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. Pau MN were present as representatives of the applicant. Mr. Koester explained that the existing hotel is conducive for conversion into assisted living /memory care as they will mostly be changing the use of existing/�ces. They are proposing two access changes, one fora kitchen and one for a beauty/barber shop on site. The beauty/barber shop may be accessible to the public 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 opportunity 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 hotel rooms into living quarters with minor changes for accessibility and little char e to/ Actual ty g �tual living spaces. Mr. Koester noted that staff was concerned about the creation of the en area, in regards to equipment and exhaust. He explained that they will need to create 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 through the details as they move forward with the project. re Mr. Koester reponded to questions from the board. No exterior fenced area or formal arden is planned for the site. Their goal is for a total of 70 -72 residential units. They firmed that MN building code allows for the existing structure to be used for assisted They anticipate the erne third floor to be used for memory care patients and accessible only by key-Card. U `'grades to the elevator system will be necessary to allow for key - card access. 'r Traffic to the site should be less than with the hotel, 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 to 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. DRAFT MINUTES • • •