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Mounds View Planning Commission August 4, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 9 annually, which can cause some problems with parking. He stated Mr. Pinkerton's staff has been discussing the matter with adjacent businesses to determine if they could share parking for those events. He stated, in driving by the site, he realizes that street parking would not work at this location, and does not intend to pursue it. Mr.Meier stated the residents of these facilities do not generally go outside, but rather look outside, as their mobility is greatly decreased. He stated, when examining possible locations for the assisted living facilities,they typically look for buffer sites, which provide a view of some activity, in addition to residential surroundings. He stated the proposed site accomplishes both of these factors. Commissioner Laube inquired if there were any situations where there were more than one person residing in a unit. Mr. Meier stated yes. He stated they have husband and wife, and also two sisters who reside together in a different facility. He explained, in a 30-unit facility they currently have two couples, which is a very rare and unique situation in the industry. He stated that people want to be independent,and avoid coming to these facilities, however, there are times, when one of the spouses requires extra assistance in caring for the other. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if there were four corner rooms per floor, which would accommodate two persons. Mr. Pinkerton stated that the second floor is comprised of all single units. • Mr. Meier stated that the generation they care for now is satisfied with what they have, and the upcoming generation requires more room. He stated that the square footage of these units have increased greatly in the past ten years. He added a single female who desired extra room occupies one of their two-bedroom units. Commissioner Kaden inquired if Mr. Meier estimated a maximum of 12 staff at any one time, in the 48-unit facility. Mr. Meier stated this was correct. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the custodial services. Mr. Meier stated that the housekeeper would perform the custodial function, and an offsite corporate man, who would come to the facility on an as needed basis. Mr. Meier stated, in regard to deliveries, they would have one drop-shipment per week from a food vendor. He stated the registered nurse consultant would be onsite one half to one day per week, and the rest of the people at the building would be visitors. He stated some residents do not have any visitors, and some residents have family members who stop by daily. He stated, however, visitors typically come at non-peak times, such as evenings or mid-afternoons. Acting Chair Stevenson inquired if the maximum staffing level of 12 was the staffing level utilized at the 20-unit facility, or the proposed 48-unit facility. Mr. Meier stated that he was referring to the proposed 48-unit facility. He stated, in their 20-unit facility, they have two people on at night, and during the daytime they have two care givers, an administrator, housekeeper and cook. He stated that this number is subject to change if the acuity of the facility changes. He stated that as the acuity of the resident changes, they sometimes become isolated from the rest of the residents, and consideration • is given to how they fit in that atmosphere. He stated if the change is permanent, the resident is transferred to a nursing home or facility with a higher level of care. He stated their residents tend to be very independent, and the philosophy was to provide care if and when needed. He stated that the