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e �� , � <br /> �. <br /> " MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 21,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10-3472 WELSH SEPTIOR HOUSING,875 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST,CONTINUED) <br /> Lubben stated they have attempted to make this a high-quality project with some features that are unique <br /> to Orono. Lubben provided samples of the building materials. <br /> Feuss asked what a memory garden is. <br /> Lubben indicated it is a garden for the memory care residents. <br /> Erickson stated the public works superintendent and fire chief were very helpful and that they have also <br /> spoken with the City Engineer to ensure that they are meeting all of the City's expectations and <br /> requirements for this project. Ecumen is planning on investing$10 million in this project. <br /> Kang asked how many staff personnel will be there at different points of the day. <br /> Erickson stated the staff would rotate in and out on various shifts and that the maximum daytime <br /> personnel would be approximately 18. The maj ority of the residents do not drive and that the parking <br /> demand by the staff and visitors would be limited. Erickson stated in his view there is an ample amount <br /> of parking stalls available in the event of special events. <br /> Feuss asked how many residents are anticipated. <br /> Erickson stated the maj ority of the units would be occupied by a single resident but that there would be a <br /> limited number of two bedroom units. Erickson stated they would be glad to offer a tour of their <br /> Lakeville facility,which just recently opened,and that they have recently received approval for a 120-unit <br /> facility in Blaine. <br /> Schwingler asked if there are any guest bedrooms available. ` <br /> Erickson stated they do not have any guest bedrooms planned for at the present time at that facility. <br /> Those are provided in an independent living situation. There are two guest bedrooms at the facility in <br /> Lakeville. <br /> Kang asked whether Orono would be providing the fire and police protection. <br /> Curtis indicated it would be the City of Orono/Long Lake providing the police and fire protection. <br /> Kang asked if there will be a roundabout constructed in this area. <br /> Gaffron stated the roundabout is in the area of the intersection of Old Wayzata Boulevard and Old <br /> Highway 12. If the roundabout is constructed,the left turn would be eliminated. Gaffron indicated he is <br /> skeptical whether that will be constructed in the immediate future and that it more likely will not be <br /> constructed for a number of years. <br /> Kang commented that the plan appears to be very well thought out and that she does not have any major <br /> concerns regarding the application. Kang commented the significant amount of trees in the area will help <br /> Page <br /> 14 <br />