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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 1998 Page 3 Council Business. continue\l The request involved site plan review, PRD, and a minor subdivision to construct a 20 unit Alzheimer addition onto the existing Brightondale facility, and replace a portion of the Rice Creek Shopping Center with a 97 unit Senior Independent Living facility. Mike Gould, G & P, recognizes the need to create housing for Brightondale residents requiring Alzheimers or Dementia care. Over 60% of persons 85 years are older are affected by Dementia and over half of nursing homes are comprised of residents with Dementia. New facilities throughout the country are being created which allow these individuals to live in dignity. Most assisted living facilities are mandated for a segment of the facility reserved for Dementiaresidents, G & P's vision is to create true continual care for Brightondale seniors, and will work with the City and neighborhood to create an alternative location for Alzheimers residents. G & P will also continue work on the redevelopment of the Rice Creek Shopping Center, and thanked staff for their efforts, Benke acknowledged there is no question the need is there, but the issue is finding a way to provide this facility within City borders. He believes this project contained an inadequately sized parcel with drainage issues. He thanked the Planning Commission, Gould, and the neighborhood for their patience. Ron Olson, 2026--28th Ave, NW, said the neighborhood was always in favor of the Alzheimers facility, but felt the location was inadequate, One suggested option was to convert an existing floor of Brightondale into an Alzheimers Wing. Olson read a list of neighborhood requests: Council denial of the Alzheimers unit; correction of drainage from Brightondale into backyards along the east of 28th Ave.; permanent protection of the drainage swale and pond by declaring them a drainage easement; permanent protection of the buffer zone/green space by declaring it a green space easement; and parking and safety issues. The neighborhood felt the proposed 22 underground parking stalls would be adequate if the Alzheimers unit was not installed, However, the present proposal had areas of uncertainty which caused the neighborhood to become involved. Olson feels Council should consider the Senior Co-op Housing portion, and investigate alternatives for the Alzheimers facility. He apologized for offending anyone, and appreciated the responsiveness of the staff, Planning Commission, and Council. Alma Stepanchek, 2180--27th Ave., lives directly across from the proposed Co-op, She does not object to the Co-op, but feels the building height would be incompatible with surrounding buildings and reduces privacy to nearby properties, She requested plantings of large Colorado Blue Spruces; correcting drainage issues; constructing a berm along 27th Ave. to retain drainage; screening mechanical equipment; interior garbage storage; adequate park and senior co-op parking; and prohibiting traffic rerouting to 27th Ave. or 21st St. She feels it is unacceptable that her property will be devalued at the same time G & P would reap profits from the project. Benke said the drainage issue will be revisited, and thanked residents for their comments, Proper presented a petition requesting "No Parking Signs" on the north and south sides of Rice Creek Rd. from Silver Lk. Rd, to 29th Ave. NW. Because Rice Creek Rd. is a Ramsey County road, the signs would be installed and maintained by the County. County staff does not have objection to the request. A meeting was held January 28 with neighborhood residents, and included a presentation to install a sidewalk on the south side of Rice Creek Rd, Council Business G & P Properties Senior Co-op Alzheimers Project Report 98-046 No Parking Signs Rice Creek Rd, Report 98-041 Resolution 98-014