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Lions Park taking up the northern portion. The buildings are laid out to follow the contours and perimeter of the property. The buildings on the west of the property are situated to obtain a vista of the adjacent wetlands. There are several above ground parking lots and underground parking lots shown within the development. The plan also shows areas of future building expansions and parking if the development were to grow. Road Construction & Access The concept plan shows the proposed development will be accessed off of Upper 146th Street and 146th Street with private driveways. Staff has been working with the developer to ensure that 147" Street expands west to Oneka Parkway, as described in the City's transportation plan. 147"' borders the north side of Lions Park. The Developer's concept plan shows the elimination of Finale Avenue between 147`x' Street and 146`x' Street. This does not pose traffic issues because the road is underutilized, and it will not be necessary to service the proposed development. The proposed Lions Park Concept Plan by WSB & Associates shows Finale Avenue to remain. Finale Avenue is currently in rough condition and will need to be extensively repaired to adequately serve the proposed development and the park. These repairs will be needed whether or not Finale Avenue is eliminated between 147th Street and Upper 146th Street. It is likely that a connection will be made to the south to Frenchman Road. Housing Types The housing shown in the concept plan is proposed to be a three story Assisted Living Facility with 100 units, a three story CommonBond apartment building with 54 affordable housing units, and a three story Congregate Care center with 90 units. There will be 244 units in total when the development is fully complete. The plan also shows the location of other phases, should additional building capacity be needed. Drainage Options The concept plan shows two proposed drainage options- a pond on the northern portion of the property and rain gardens along the western edge of the property. The pond on the northern portion of the property would provide the main source of storm water management. The pond will control the discharge into the wetlands. Staff will work with the applicant to determine whether or not the size of this pond is appropriate for the development and meets the requirements. The rain gardens will also be evaluated in terms of size and function. 3. CONSISTENCY WITH THE DOWNTOWN PLAN: The Downtown Plan focuses on the redevelopment of the area around City Hall, including the properties included in the concept plan. The Downtown Plan shows an expansion of Lions Park with the incorporation of a Community Center in the northern portion of LaValle's property, and an extension of a traditional residential area in the -2- Prairie Village June 9, 2010