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October 24, 2016 Page 2 BACKGROUND The applicant for the proposal, The Village, LLC, with lead developer Continental Property Group, purchased the Lowry Grove Manufactured Home Community on June 13, 2016. On June 15, the City received official correspondence from the owner regarding their intent to close Lowry Grove. This closure notice triggered a series of statutory requirements of both the landowner and the city. On October 11, 2016, the required public hearing was held, and the following actions were taken: 1) Hold a public hearing regarding the closure notice 2) Review and evaluate the impacts of the closure on residents 3) Inform residents of their rights to access the Manufactured Home Park Trust Fund 4) Appoint a neutral third party On August 26, 2016, The Village, LLC submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development sketch plan review of a re-development plan for 2501 Lowry Avenue. To date, 10 homes have been purchased and demolished within the park. Another 8 have been moved from the location to another park. The developer has conducted a neighborhood meeting on October 18 and has invited residents from the surrounding areas. DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUEST The site under re-development consideration is approximately 15 acres located on the very southwestern edge of the city of St. Anthony at 2501 Lowry Avenue (see enclosed site location map). Bremer Bank (2 stories) is located on the southwestern-most corner of the property and currently is not part of the re-development plan. Kenzington Condos (ownership condos for seniors) are located immediately to the east (5 stories, plus at grade garage). To the south is The Legacy that is 4 stories (rental, assisted living for seniors), Walker Senior Housing that is 3 stories (rental, assisted living for seniors) and Autumn Woods that is 3 stories (general occupancy rental units). The PUD sketch plan submittal is attached for your review, as well as a narrative outlining the request. The total density proposed for the site is 52 units per acre, and height is proposed as 5 stories (2 buildings), 4 stories (1 building), and 3 stories (2 buildings). The PUD sketch plan proposes several housing types, unit sizes, styles and ownership models. For sale townhome units (37) are proposed on the northern and western edges of the property. 5 buildings of multi-family housing are shown. The sketch plan outlines a total of 837 housing units. Ownership options include townhomes (37) and senior co-op (100). The plan shows 700 rental units, including senior assisted living (100), age-restricted rental (100), general occupancy apartments (340), affordable rental apartments (60), and general occupancy micro apartment units (100). A total of 60 units are included of below market-rate rental apartments. OTHER REQUIREMENTS In addition to city code requirements for the review and consideration of a Planned Unit Development preliminary development plan, re-zoning and subdivision application, this re- development is subject to many other jurisdictional requirements including the following: