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� r <br /> , �. <br /> Site layout/phasing <br /> , We have oriented the first phase building to have the back of the building and the <br /> _ outdoor secure area up against the north lot line and the Baywinds Church building. <br /> The parking area and garage is located to the south of the main entry to the first phase <br /> building and provides adequate parking for both the first phase and the future second <br /> phase building. The site contains a series of water quality ponds and bio-filtration <br /> areas that treat water run-off from the site prior to going into the wetland to the west. <br /> Variance request <br /> The side yard setback requirement for the previous anticipated use for two story . <br /> office condominiums is 15 feet. The ordinance has an unusual requirement in the <br /> conditional use section for retirement homes that requires a side yard setback of 35 <br /> feet even if the building is only one story and designed as a residence. The <br /> orientation of the phase one building and the outdoor screened in area works best <br /> when backed up to the north lot line(Baywinds Church) and is setback 25 feet. We <br /> also took this approach to increase the open space and landscaping area along the <br /> south property line to allow a better landscape buffer between the memory units and <br /> the residential units to the southwest. We believe that the ability to provide an extra- <br /> 10 feet of buffering on the more sensitive side of the site constitutes a legitimate <br /> practical difficulty that justifies granting the 10 foot variance. <br /> Parking <br /> Most cities, including Orono do not have a parking standard for an all memory care <br /> facility. There have been several similar facilities built and operated for a number of <br /> years that offer a clear standard for what level of parking is needed. Memory care <br /> facilities differ considerably from assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the <br /> iypicallevel of interaction that residents have with visitors and relatives. One of the <br /> key elements in providing a stable living environment for individuals with <br /> Alzheimer's is to have a very routine living arrangement with minimal disruption, <br /> resulting in fewer on-site activities. It is also very typical that relatives visit less often <br /> and prefer to pick-up their relative and take them home or out for a period of time to <br /> interact with other family members. <br /> . We have prepared a summary of the parking requirements and the actual parking that <br /> was constructed for similar memory care facilities in Minnetonka,Burnsville and <br /> Shakopee. We are attaching a summary of that information, and have provided staff <br /> with more detailed back-up information on each site. <br /> . The comparable facilities provide parking at a range of.52 spaces per unit to .58 <br /> spaces per unit. We are providing 24 spaces (one in the garage)for a ratio of.6 <br /> spaces per unit(calculated on the full build-out of 40 units). We also have identified <br /> . space for an additional four"proof of parking" spaces as a contingency. <br /> � r R��EIVED� <br /> MAY 19 2010 <br /> � C�TY OF ORONO <br />