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Ms. Tjsvold explained the medication box technology features and notification processes. <br />Mr. Nordlin said the Smart Apartment features can be incorporated into a private home. <br />Commissioner Brauer referred to Google's national grant program technology for these types, <br />adding this would be a great thing to have in Town Center. <br />Ms. Dahl said the mobile technology is available too and can be taken with when a person <br />moves. <br />Commissioner Brauer said Mary T brings three things for the COR: 1) technology; 2) variety of <br />housing options available similar to Coon Rapids that would be better than a big box user; and 3) <br />integration into the community and continuity because Town Center was intended to have a <br />variety of housing and people all within walking distance. <br />Mr. Nordlin said the one -level villas work great for this goal. <br />Ms. Dahl added this age group is growing quickly. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill provided three handouts to Commissioners regarding <br />land use applications, Comprehensive plan/zoning amendment, and policy change. He asked if <br />the proposal is acceptable to the Commission and if so, is it scale, either site special or broader. <br />He added that staff would like to see this project in Ramsey. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy said he liked the concept but did not see integration into the pedestrian <br />portion and assumed that will occur. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill shared a revised plan with expanded sidewalks, adding <br />they will decide on the scope and scale of public streets through the site plan process. <br />Mr. Kuker noted that shuttle buses are an option as well. <br />Chairperson Levine asked how one would access the other side to the VA <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill said those details will be worked out in the master plan, <br />adding they will have an appropriate trigger for a sidewalk on the west side. <br />Commissioner Brauer said his only concern is the way Town Center was envisioned which was a <br />small downtown with minimal frontage so this will take more creativity to maintain that feel. He <br />said it will have to be different than the Coon Rapids site as 10 -feet in the front yard may not be <br />appropriate. <br />Chairperson Levine said asked if they are planning on more of the north side look. <br />Planning Commission/March 14, 2013 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />