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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 1998 Page 6 Council Business. continued Gould suggested that as an alternative to covenants regarding Brightondale's usage as it relates to the parking spaces issue, what is being taken away at this time and transferred underground would have to be reconverted back to its original configuration should the usage change. Specific codes covering any new use would have to be met. LePevere confirmed that any future council would have the ability to reconsider the access question should any problems present. Benke suggested that in place of deleting the escape clause in the conditions of approval that a substitution be made stating "no access to 27th Street", indicating we do not want this to happen in the future. Samuelson questioned the reason for the change from the originally proposed co-op senior facility to a market rate rental building, Gould responded it was felt that this was a better fit with Brightondale; and that any renters would be guaranteed beds in Brightondale. Also discussed was the provision of a clinical exam room on the first floor, Gould advised that at the facility in St. Louis Park, this is being utilized inasmuch as it was found that residents were more secure knowing minor medical needs could be handled on-site rather than traveling distances. Gould noted that the only retail in the facility will be a beauty salon. Hoffman questioned whether any specialists in the field of senior facilities had been consulted in the design and provision of services for this particular facility, Gould stated that G & P properties have several facilities in the metro area and in St. Louis Park are currently working with Health System Minnesota to bring the acute setting from the clinic side into the campus where there is currently assisted living with plans for the entire campus, Gould noted thathe had met with several of the neighbors off 27th Street before this meeting tonight and discussed landscaping including screening, drainage, and general construction questions. Maurie Anderson, Parks Director, responded to a question by Samuelson noting that the Park Board primarily discussed the proposed trail and were satisfied with the final product. Also reviewed and approved by the Board was the easement for the tunnel. Questions were fielded from the audience. Alma Stepanchek, 2180 - 27th Avenue NW, noted that there would be a separation of 55' between her property and the proposed facility, She asked that it be noted for the record that she is quite upset with the proposal because of the height, traffic, and other problems. This, along with minimum amounts of screening for such a large and tall structure, makes the entire proposal extremely difficult for her. She noted that the planting of additional evergreens, and possibly a berm, along the street would help the screening issue and make the project at least somewhat more palatable for the residents. She asked for the Council's consideration and thanked them for their patience. Chet Harrison, Clark Engineering, clarified the parking arrangement on the north corner along 27th Street, noting that because of the potential entrance being moved to the Council Business Meadow Wood Shores Senior Housing G&P Properties PRD-60, LP-337 Report No, 98-091 Resolution No, 98-048