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. Mounds View Planning Commission July 7, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 16 to be an issue because there was never enough provided in the original plan. He asked how many square feet the lot and the footprint of the building were comprised of. Mike Lewis, Development Director for MSP Real Estate, stated that the lot area was slightly more than 70,000 square feet, and the footprint of the building was 16,000 square feet in area. Mr. Grommesh asked how much of this space would be devoted to parking. Mr. Lewis stated that there were 23 car stalls, but was uncertain as to the square foot area. Mr. Grommesh inquired regarding the size of the individual apartments. Mr. Lewis stated that they would range between 290 and 420 square feet in area. Mr. Grommesh stated that the entrance was another concern, noting that the intersection of Mounds View Drive and County Road I was a very dangerous one. He stated that the traffic concerns should be researched very carefully. He asked if there were other similar facilities in Minnesota that are comparable in parking that they could look at. Mr. Pinkerton stated no, this was their first project of this type in the State of Minnesota. He stated that they were constructing a facility in Greenville, Wisconsin, which was not yet completed. Mr. Grommesh asked if the facility would be privately funded or if Tax Increment Funds or other funding would be utilized. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the facility was completely privately funded. Mr. Grommesh asked the applicant if he could describe how the facility would appear from the neighboring residents' view. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the patio itself would be a half-oval shape lined with a decorative fence approximately five feet in height. He stated that there would be a trellis that would provide shade to the living room. Mr. Grommesh asked how far the patio was from the street. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the shortest distance was approximately 30 feet. He added that they did not plan the addition of a sidewalk in the rear of the building. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the rear view of the building would be similar to that of the front. Mr. Grommesh asked if this would be classified as a skilled nursing facility. Mr. Pinkerton stated that this would probably be one level less than a skilled facility, but added that with the Alzheimer's residents, it may qualify. He stated that the target market had not been fully determined at this time, but it would be a 24-hour care facility. Council Member Stigney requested clarification regarding the skilled facility level. Mr. Pinkerton stated that it depended on their market, but it would be considered an assisted living facility, not a skilled nursing facility. He stated that there would be a part-time nurse on staff, rather than a full-time nurse as a skilled nursing facility might have. Commissioner Stevenson asked if the exterior would be consistent with the senior home located across the street. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the brick would be toned down a bit, and the building would be cream and beige in color with a green roof. Commissioner Stevenson stated that he was . concerned that, in light of the senior home located less than a block away, they would have too many incongruent building types in that area. Mr. Pinkerton stated that he would look into that matter.