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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 1995 partner in Blue Heron LTD., is here to respond to questions as well as Myles Borstad, who is the leasing agent. Mr. Wessel explained that the project is on a "tight" time table. Construction is expected to begin in July. He noted that EDAAB is very pleased with the project because the design has the ability to be broken down into 2500 square feet increments. Council Member Kuether asked if any of the spaces were already rented. Mr. Borstad said not at this time, however there is an interest in several of the spaces. He explained that he has not been able to actively pursue possible businesses until the project received some formal action from the City Council. Mr. Wessel explained that the Anoka County Partnership has its own incubator program and Mr. Roger Jensen, of this organization, has provided assistance to Lino Lakes to respond to this project. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the site plan review with the conditions outlined above. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Site Plan Review, Willow Ponds Senior Cottages, Elm Street - Mr. Brixius used the overhead projector to show the location of this project. He explained that this is a 48 unit elderly residential development on a 13.6 acre site east of Sunset Road, south of I35W and north of Elm Street. The proposed project is a down scale of what was reviewed in 1992. The original plan proposed 90 units of senior housing. This current request also includes 10 single family homes on the eastern portion of the site. This proposal includes a site plan review, a preliminary plat review and a rezoning of the area platted for the single family homes. However, due to a publication requirements, the plat and the rezoning will not be considered at this time. Mr. Brixius briefly reviewed this project beginning in 1992. The site is currently zoned R -4, Multiply Family allows density up to 15 units per acre. The proposed senior project is proposing a density of approximately 8.3 units per acre. Therefore, density conforms with the R -4 standards. Lot size, lot width and lot depth also conform to the R -4 standards. Mr. Brixius noted that there is a PDO overlay of the R -4 zoning to accommodate some flexibility because the site is proposed for elderly housing. The flexibility includes the establishment of private roadways and some parking considerations. The request is an internal roadway system that will be privately owned outside of Elm Street. There is also a dedication of seven (7) feet right -of -way along Elm Street to complete City and County requirements. In consideration of the occupancy limitations, the PAGE 11