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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 . Regular Meeting Page 16 available for people like himself, starting out in live with young families, larger homes to accommodate larger families, and when the children are grown, and not so much space is required, there should be condominiums, apartments or smaller dwellings available to meet those needs. He stated he believed this facility would be filling a niche for those individuals who suffer with Alzheimer's disease to some degree, as well as other disabilities which require some assistance, and to honor and provide dignity to their lives, and allow them as much independence as possible. He stated he viewed this proposal as a unique development within the City, which would provide services that might not otherwise be available, to those less fortunate in regard to their physical and mental health. He stated this facility would provide the opportunity for these individuals to remain in the community, with their families, friends and neighbors. Mr. Jahnke stated he appreciated Mayor Coughlin's explanation of this proposal. Mr. Jahnke stated another of his concerns was in regard to this particular developer, who had requested the City to amend its position in regard to parking requirements and other similar matters. Mayor Coughlin stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed this issue at four meetings, and the parking requirements were not only of major concern to the Commissioners, but also, to the residents who had testified at those meetings. Council Member Marty stated he had spoken with Planning Associate Ericson regarding the parking • requirements as set forth in the City Code, and that this developer proposes to meet or exceed those requirements. He requested Planning Associate Ericson further clarify the parking issues for the Council and the residents. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City Code, with regard to nursing homes and other types of similar uses, requires that for every three beds, there be one parking stall, with an additional four stalls at the facility. He stated this was a 48-unit facility, and the maximum number of possible beds was 52. He stated the Code would require a total of 22 parking spots. He stated that staff, the Planning Commission, and the residents felt this may not be sufficient, even though it is what the Code requires. He stated research was done in regard to what other cities require, and what other similar institutions have provided, and whether or not their parking is sufficient for their needs. He stated the Planning Commission felt that the parking requirement should be drafted in such a way so as to require one stall for every three beds, plus one stall for every employee present on the busiest shift, in lieu of the additional four stall requirement. He stated the applicant has indicated that the maximum staff could be as many 14, and the Planning Commission indicated that 31 parking stalls would be sufficient for any parking needs. Planning Associate Ericson stated the applicant has secured an agreement with the neighboring Silver View Plaza, to utilize the back half of their parking lot, to accommodate overflow parking, during the holidays, and in the event ofstaff/resident parties. He stated this was one of the reasons the Planning commission felt very comfortable with 31 parking stalls. He stated that is parking • allowed on Mounds View Drive, however, the applicant, City staff, and the residents would rather not see parking in that location, due to the curvature of the street, and the issues of visibility. He 16C: W DMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC