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Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 9:56 p.m. Chairperson Nixt invited representatives from Lord of Life church to give their input. Dave Ketterling, said he was working with Lord of Life on this project. He works with senior housing and admitted he is biased. He explained he lives in St. Paul and his home in St. Paul abuts a 200 unit multiple family development. Mr. Ketteding commented that most of the people living in the senior apartments will not want to drive at night. Visitors would likely visit during the weekend. Underground parking is a much discussed item in the beginning, though after three or four years, many residents sell their cars and they try to lease their garages. Mr. Ketterling stated that regarding trees, there is no intent to destroy trees or have issues with play space for kids. By default, the road does end up being a public road. He said he would like to see an access to T.H.//47, but the highway department said that could not be done. The goal is to establish a community where those that live there have benefits of home ownership, allows them to have tax advantages, gives them freedom from responsibility, and provides security. He explained that this security sometimes means knowing people are next door when you are in a rural area. Woody Nelson stated that more senior housing is needed in the area. There has been a phenomenal .response already from people in the community to move their parents here. Commissioner Kociscak questioned whether the south building could be built first. Mr. Ketrerling responded there is probably not a major issue other than sewer and water is built in, and the fact that a completed building closer to the highway would be a promotional issue. Commissioner Kociscak asked if the Katnis property were available, could there be a possibility the road could go through that property and block offFluorine Street. Mr. Ketterling acknowledged it could be, but that is a number of years from now when that property is developed, and it could change. Chairperson Nixt questioned what the timeframe is anticipated to be between the building of phases. Mr. Ketterling answered that is a function of sales. The loan is obtained based on the number of people buying shares. He said that assuming there is a continuation of high demand, he anticipates the timeframe would be a year. They plan on marketing tiffs fall and commencing construction early next summer. Chairperson Nixt stated he would like to explore the option of directing the Council to consider flipping the order of the phases to be built. -282- Planning Commission/September 10, 2001 Page 17 of 24 I