01/10/19 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Further discussion: Member LeTourneau stated that this is a good step forward as this would allow the City to sell the land and would also allow homes to be built on the property, which is what the neighboring property owners desire. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt, Kanaventi, Hardin, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Lambrecht and Riley. 4.02: Review Concept for 32 Unit Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in The COR; Case of Suite Living (Hampton Companies) Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. Brian Pankratz stated that Hampton Companies builds a product called Suite Living, which is a senior living product with a continuum of care. He stated that a number of these facilities have been constructed around the metro area and are single level on 1.5 to two acres. He stated that there is a well on the proposed site which would impact what could be done in the area directly around the well. He stated that in his opinion this product type would fit within Ramsey and within The COR as it would provide a close location for people to visit family members and would provide jobs. Chairperson Steffen noted that the property is zoned for retail. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that four or five years ago there was a proposal for a four to five story senior housing project on this site, for many of the same reasons Hampton Companies is interested in the site. He stated that there was a similar discussion at that time on whether the Commissions and Council would be interested in rezoning the parcel for housing. He stated that at that time the decision was to leave the property as retail. He noted that much has changed since that time and therefore staff is open to policy decision on whether the site should continue to be held for retail or whether that should be opened up for housing. Mr. Pankratz stated that there is a medical care component provided by staff that would be working within the building. Joel Larson, President of Hampton and Suite Living, stated that they have looked at several sites in the area and this is the number one choice because of the possibility of signage from Highway 10. He stated that they also like the site because of the proximity to the daycare, as they believe that is a good mix between the young and the old. He stated that they have a similar mix in another city and it works well. He stated that there are several of these projects under construction or operational and would welcome staff and Commission members to visit a site. He estimated that 22 to 25 full-time jobs would be created as a result this project. Chairperson Steffen asked and confirmed that Mr. Larson's company would stay on as owner/operator after the project is constructed. Economic Development Authority/ December 6, 2018 Page 3 of 7