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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 12, 2010 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 16 (6. #10-3472 WELSH SENIOR HOUSING, 875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, Continued) The applicant has requested a semi-concurrent application review process for concept and master development plan approval. Therefore, the developer is requesting the Council approve the resolution so that they may continue with master development plan approval at the Planning Commission’s July 19th public hearing. Following Council approval of the RPUD concept plan, the applicant will apply for master plan development plan approval, which is the final step in the RPUD process as well as a RPUD conditional use permit and the rezoning of the property. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and make a recommendation on the master development plan prior to placement on a Council agenda for approval. The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the concept plan. Curtis illustrated the site plan for this proposal. Erickson stated they have been working closely with Staff for several months and have found the experience to be favorable. Lubben stated they have conducted a market study a few months ago and have found that there is a demand for this type of facility in Orono. There will be 55 total senior living dwelling units consisting of 20 memory care, 10 enhanced assisted living, and 25 assisted living units. The building will be a bungalow style with the exterior consisting of stone veneer, fiber cement siding, and steep roof slopes that slope down at the ends to give it a more ground hugging appearance. Lubben stated in their view it fits well with the site and blends in with the rural character of Orono. The building height has been revised to approximately 28 feet above grade. The perimeter of the site is heavily wooded with a significant number of mature trees. The building is well concealed within the site. A number of amenities have been incorporated into the building, including a lobby/reception area, community room, a chapel, library, conference room, a main dining area and a memory care dining area, a salon/spa, a card room, and generous eight-foot wide corridors. In addition, there will also be a storage area, offices, nurse’s stations, a commercial kitchen, a staff room, two laundry rooms, and a loading area. The building will be sprinklered throughout. Sitting areas near the entrance have also been added, along with a terrace at the community room, chapel, and private dining areas. There will also be an exercise sidewalk encircling the building. Murphy asked for a breakdown of the different types of levels being proposed for the care at this facility. Julie Murray stated in Minnesota a person is able to move into an assisted care facility as an independent and not add services, which allows for aging in place. As the resident ages, they may need to be moved to another unit within the memory care unit or enhanced living unit. This type of arrangement allows for more flexibility than nursing care at a private pay rate. Murray stated they are finding that people are waiting longer to move to a different unit. McMillan asked what kind of clientele is being targeted for the two bedroom units. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 07/26/2010 Approval Council Minutes 07/12/2010 [Page 8 of 16]