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