Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/09/2024

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SENIOR HOUSINGRMM<#>PARTNERS am Presbyterian homes Entitlement Application Narrative Site and Landscape The Haviland Fields proposal draws inspiration from the natural beauty and heritage of Ramsey especially the Rum River,the logging history of Ramsey,the Lord of Life Church, and surrounding structures to create buildings that reflect and belong to Ramsey. The proposal aims to cultivate a cohesive campus atmosphere, with the Lord of Life Church serving as a central focal point. The proposal strategically positions multifamily and park homes to accentuate the church's prominence, foreseeing residents benefiting from its community amenities such as worship, daycare, gymnasium, and communal spaces. Preserving the existing wetland area and stands of Scotch Pine trees was paramount in the site design. The plan is to maintain the wetland's untouched beauty and preserve as many pine trees as possible,respecting and integrating these natural elements into the landscape. Building Design The objective for the Haviland Fields site was to create structures that stand independently yet complement each other. The development team selected materials that harmonize well and keep the material palettes refined to ensure a balanced aesthetic. Wood look accents, reflective of the site's natural elements, are prominent throughout the campus,with gabled roofs echoing the neighboring buildings' character. These buildings were designed to be of a similar scale as its environment. Buildings were designed to be of a similar scale as the approximately 40 and 45 foot tall building to the south of the site with the buildings being less than the 60 foot R-3 zoning standards for height. The goal was to design buildings that fit into the larger framework of the City of Ramsey. =0# * SENIOR J BUILDING ALL AGES BUILDING LORD OF LIFE CHURCH -a a! 1 k. Page 3 of 11