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7/Z it 3 PROJECT NARRATIVE HERITAGE MAPLES ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA Project Description: Heritage Maples Land Development is proposing the Heritage Maples Senior residential development on the 10+ acre triangle parcel located adjacent to Highway 10 on the South Service Road between Raven Lane and Waco Street NW. Heritage Maples will be on the PUD already established. The three acres to the east will be the first to be utilized with a Senior Memory Unit or Advanced Care Building. The Plans for the additional acreage will be used to build an Assisted Living Residence with capacity of 60 or more apartment units. Because of the properties'location and current market demand it was envisioned that the site should be developed as a senior living age 55 plus development with mix of housing types to take advantage of the natural topography and ecological features within and surrounding the site. The site will provide an attractive residential enclave surrounded by natural and recreational enjoyment with spacious and scenic views. As a PUD the development incorporates the following design" 1. 3 types of residential housing units utilizing a slab on grade design. 2. Clustering of units to preserve existing wetlands and wildlife areas 3. Clustering the residential units minimizes the amount of road that is needed and lessens impacts to the surrounding area. 4. Providing enhanced mitigation areas for stormwater management 5. A plaza area is provided for a central gathering area and passive recreation. 6. Enhanced landscaping with a mix of overstory,understory and coniferous trees along with building foundation plantings. 7. Landscaped bermed areas along the South Service Road to provide screening from traffic. 8. Proposed Monument sign at the entrance of the development. 9. The proposed residential building will be occupied 24 hr.per day 10. Employee count will vary on occupancy from 6 to 20 Employees for 3 shifts.