Laserfiche WebLink
communities and developers on similar projects, with the most recent project in Apple Valley. <br />He indicated their senior housing focus includes Summerhill, Seasons, and Gramercy, as well as <br />the Real Life Cooperative in Coon Rapids. <br />Mr. Dick Toilette stated if this project were to move forward they would have to be on a slow <br />pace because the golf holes would have to be playable since they cannot be in a situation where <br />they would have to shut down for a year. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked about access on the east side. <br />Mr. Tom Anderson stated they would have to deal with Mn/DOT on access and believe that <br />access would come off 167 with a new service road. <br />Chairperson Steffen requested further information regarding types of housing. <br />Mr. Tim Nichols stated that market demands and the desires of the community will need to be <br />considered to make sure market demands are met and the City's vision is achieved, adding he <br />felt that some higher density would be required in this project. <br />Member LeTourneau stated the master vision around this node is about commercial development <br />and returning the 167 node back to a viable retail and commercial center. He felt that a housing <br />piece is needed, adding he liked how the concept plan dovetails with the golf course and brings <br />this corridor together. He requested further information about the housing stock and target <br />demographic. <br />Mr. Tim Nichols stated they will look at the total development and how residential housing is <br />going to impact the entire community, adding he felt that housing is required to make a <br />successful retail node because the retail will spur out of a well - planned residential development. <br />Mr. Tom Anderson felt the demographics would be an age bracket of 45 -50 and up. He stated <br />they feel this is a win -win situation for all parties and for the golf course, they need something to <br />keep their operation viable and this is a way for them to retire their debt and make a viable golf <br />course; for the bank, it recovers some value out of the property; for the City, it provides an <br />opportunity to redevelop that area and make it viable again and the two golf holes on the City <br />owned property will make good use of this property. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if there are any zoning issues with the site. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill replied the City will need to look at how the proposal <br />transitions to adjacent areas and if the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. He <br />indicated the green space associated with the golf course creates a buffer to the surrounding <br />single - family area and the wetlands create separation as well. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if the buildings to the north would have to be demolished. <br />Assistant to the City Administrator Brama replied in the affirmative and stated the premise <br />behind TIF districts is to address blighted areas and if a redevelopment TIF district is created, the <br />Economic Development Authority /July 11, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />