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Economic Development Manager Sullivan noted previous discussion about a potential senior <br /> development interested in a parcel within the COR and the direction from the EDA was a <br /> preference for another location. He stated that the developer has come back to determine if there <br /> would be interest in first floor retail with senior living above. <br /> Member Stewart asked if there would be ample parking. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that there would be parking on both sides <br /> of Sunwood and there would likely be some type of shared parking behind the building for both <br /> the retail and residential uses. <br /> Member Stewart stated that she would support that concept if there is ample parking. <br /> Member MacLennan stated that he would be in favor of seeing the proposal as that would include <br /> business and additional residents. He stated that his only concern would be whether that would <br /> cause competition with Affinity. <br /> Member Lindahl asked the type of senior living. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he believes the developer is flexible on that <br /> element. He noted that Affinity is 55 plus and is amenity rich. He believed that there is a lot of <br /> room within that market and that this building would target a different market. <br /> Chairperson Wiyninger stated that he would support additional retail and believes that would be a <br /> strong move for that area. He stated that he would advocate more for 55 plus rather than memory <br /> care as those residents would be patrons of the local businesses whereas memory care residents <br /> would not. <br /> Member Johnson asked if there is a height regulation in that area of the COR. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that there are such regulations that would be <br /> handled by the Planning Commission. He noted that there is a decent height allowed, and existing <br /> within the COR, so he would assume that this would follow that trend. <br /> Chairperson Wiyninger confirmed the consensus of the EDA in support of seeing more <br /> information on this concept with retail on the first floor and senior living above. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided a general update on ongoing and proposed <br /> development projects and interest. <br /> 6. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Economic Development Authority/December 14, 2023 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />