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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 9, 2021 Page 6 7. As part of the Final PUD Plan submission, a signage plan be submitted for review which demonstrates compliance with City requirements. 8. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City Engineer. 9. The applicant enter into a PUD agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. 10. Consideration of comments of other City Staff. 9 This recommendation is based on a finding that the proposal, with the conditions cited, is 10 consistent with the requirements for PUD consideration, with the long-term objectives of the I 1 recommendations and policies of the St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan. 12 13 Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending approval of the Preliminary Plan PUD. 14 15 Mayor Stille stated the developer is online on the call. Councilmembers are invited to ask any 16 questions of Mr. Grittman. 17 18 Councilmember Jenson stated he noticed on the northern edge of the property there is an 19 entrance with a gate to provide fire department access. Mr. Grittman stated the gate would be 20 there only for emergency fire access if needed. Mayor Stille stated there was some discussion at 21 the Planning Commission Meeting and Mr. Grittman stated ambulance services would enter 22 through the other access. 23 24 Mr. Wall, representing the developer, reviewed the 2 -year history of pre -developing this project. 25 There were two neighborhood meetings and all the suggestions have been considered and 26 enhancements have been done to the site plan. Mr. Wall reviewed the enhancements made 27 including increasing the landscaping at the north end of the property, natural pollinators and 28 native plants were added along with more landscaping around the stormwater retention ponds. 29 All deliveries and staff will enter off of Kenzie. Mechanical screening areas have been identified. 30 The circulation from sidewalk into the green space and open areas to give pedestrians access. 31 Two or three parking spots were removed to achieve the 50% property coverage. 32 33 Councilmember Randle asked about the management company that will oversee the employees 34 and the pool staff. He has some concerns about the vulnerable adults. Mr. Wall stated their brand 35 is Haven Grow Senior Living. The social connection is a big factor. Great Lakes Management is 36 the operator for the Bloomington location. They are gold plated in the industry for over 30 years. 37 The staff provides the human touch to the residents. Mr. Adam Pagh from Great Lakes 38 Management was present online. They recognize the importance of the staff that can deliver the 39 care needed. 40 41 Mr. Pagh stated Great Lakes has been in this business for over 30 years. They are the third 42 largest operator in Minnesota. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of others 43 which is accomplished through the staff they hire. They have a rigorous training program for 44 their staff. The leadership team makes sure staff feels comfortable and are trained as needed. 45 Mayor Stille is familiar with Great Lakes Management Company and he will vouch for them. 46