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I I I Page 2 Council Meeting Minutes - July 10,2001 Public Hearing - None Council Business - Redevelopment Plans for Brighton Village Shopping Center Cathy Anderson, KKA Architects, presented the proposed project design which contains a 80 unit senior housing facility, 80 room hotel, smaller high-quality retail, drug store, restaurant, and medical office building. The plan also contains a reconfiguration of Palmer Dr. The design of this center allows for a layout which would be conducive and reinforce a gathering community opportunity. Paul Setman, hotel representative, explained that the hotel and senior housing elements would allow for joint usage of the pool, spa, exercise room, underground parking, and commercial kitchen. The proposed Snyders Drug store would contain a grocery element. Scott Schmidt, Kraus Anderson, noted they have received commitment from a family medical practice wishing to locate a medical office at the center. Sweeley requested the developers to research retaining the Sinclair Station for use as a repair facility in place of the medical building, or relocate this station within a two mile radius. Nancy Kneeland, 1070 Robin Ct., feels the proposed hotel use is inappropriate for this location, and does not fit into the New Brighton Comprehensive Plan. A hotel would greatly impact the livability and property values of the adjacent residential neighborhood, and should be located along the Old Hwy 8 Northwest Quadrant. Lois Swig, Robin Ln., has great concern the reconfiguration of the Center would impact emergency vehicle access and handicap accessibility. She would not view this proposal as a "community gathering place". Mary Zubell, Robin Ln., does not feel the hotel concept fits into the type of retail needed by the community, and has great concern of emergency vehicle access. Larson reiterated that the City would never approve a project which would delay emergency response. Assistant Community Development Director David Black has scheduled the following public informational meetings to discuss the projeet: July 25, 7:00 p.m., at Freedom Park Neighborhood Center, and July 31, 7:00 p.m., at the Family Service Center. Another meeting may be scheduled to accommodate residents of Palmer Drive and Thorndale Assistant Living Facility. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Moore-Sykes, to ADOPT THE PROCESS AND TIMET ABLE TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR BRIGHTON VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Moore-Sykes, to AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO APPLY FOR AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITIES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Council Business Brighton Village Shopping Center Public Comments Report 01-156 Safe and Sober Grant Report 01-155