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Mounds View City Council June 24, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 Ben Hanf, 13894 Edenwood Way, explained he was representing Living Hope Homes. He stated he would like to build four single family homes along Lambert Avenue that would be used for 24 hour assisted living services. He indicated he would like to have 10 residents in each of the homes, instead of six. He commented he was excited to be bringing this concept to the City of Mounds View. Mayor Mueller asked how many bedrooms each of the homes would have. Mr. Hanf anticipated each home would have eight to ten bedrooms. He reported the properties would not have parking concerns as the residents would not have vehicles. The only vehicles onsite would be for staff members. Further discussion ensued regarding potential locations for visitor parking. Dan Carlson, 4448 Cosette Lane in Hugo, explained he would be designing the homes and reported he had a background in custom designing commercial/residential assisted living facilities. Council Member Meehlhause asked how many square feet each home would have. Mr. Carlson estimated each home would be approximately 3,800 square feet of finished space. He noted the homes would have an elevator and a main floor walk in shower. He commented further on the amenities that would be included in the homes. Mr. Hanf explained it would be his goal to have these homes look like a regular house in Mounds View. Council Member Meehlhause questioned if there were any zoning issues the City would have to consider for this request. Community Development Director Sevald stated the property is zoned and guided for single family. He reported State Statute allows group homes in any zoning district. He explained the City views this type of use as a nursing home and the property would have to be zoned R-4 or PUD, and the land would have to be guided multi-family residential or institutional. He commented until the Comprehensive Plan was approved, the property could not be re-guided, but the property could be rezoned. Council Member Gunn asked why ten residents were being requested versus six. Mr. Hanf explained this came down to the expense of providing 24-hour care for the residents. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if the four homes would be located on the vacant piece of land along with the current home property. Mr. Hanf reported this was the case. Council Member Bergeron questioned what type of vans would be visiting the group homes. Mr. Hanf indicated the vans would provide rides to residents on an as needed basis. Council Member Bergeron asked if the properties would ever be used for hospice. Mr. Hanf stated this was a possibility. Council Member Bergeron inquired how many care takers would be onsite overnight. Mr. Hanf reported there would be two care takers onsite overnight.