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STAFF REPORT Report No.: VIII. 1. To: Chair Stromgren and Planning Commission Mem�b�eers From: Kim Moore-Sykes,Assistant City Manager Date: August 18, 2009 Subject: Autumn Woods Assisted Living Facility Property Address and Legal: 2580 Kenzie Terrace Zoning District PUD- R-4;PUD Amendment in 2003 Requested Action: Concept Review Background: Mr. Greg Bronk and the LaNel Group are proposing to construct approximately 50 unites of assisted living units at 2580 Kenzie Terrace. It is hoped that construction could begin late 2009. Mr.Bronk and Ms. Caitlin Goff have met several times with City Staff to discuss the project and the implied zoning and land use requirements. The building is planned to be four stories in height with the end caps being three stories. The general shape of the building will be L-shaped,with the long portion being parallel to Kenzie Terrace. There is planned to be a drop-off at the front door,as well as visitor and staff parking. Additional parking is planned as follows: 14 surface spaces will be reserved mainly for visitors and some staff;38 spaces will be planned for the lower level of the building. In total,these spaces provide approximately 1 car per unit. The setbacks of 30 feet are observed along Kenzie Terrace on the northwestern side of the property and along the southern property line. Unit sizes will be about 600 SF for one bedrooms and 750 SF to 800 SF for two bedroom units. Common areas will include a community dinning area with a full-service kitchen. Other services that will be housed in the building include: mail area, exercise/craft rooms, library,screen porch,beauty parlor, and a chapel. There will also be office space planned for two Assisted Living nurses,LPNs, and nurse-aids. The proposed exterior will consist of materials and finishes that will be consistent with the neighborhood and adjoining multi-family facilities. At this time, no specific design has been determined but LaNel continues to discuss possible design standards with Staff. An on-site rain garden is being planned as part of the proposed landscaping,which tries to maximize the green space of the site. Mr.Bronk and Ms. Goff held a neighborhood meeting on August 6,2009 at the City Hall. As reported,property owners adjacent to the proposed project, including those residents of Minneapolis,were noticed of the neighborhood meeting and were invited to attend. Nine residents attended the meeting. Staff received no calls from residents before or after the neighborhood meeting regarding this project. Attachments: • Written description of the proposed Assisted Living Autumn Woods Project • Renderings and color drawings of the proposed facility and landscaping • Meeting Summary of the Neighborhood Meeting held on August 6, 2009