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CU 24-15 Narrative <br />The DigniSuites team proposes to develop an Assisted Living and Memory Care "Care Horne" to provide for <br />the needs of the elderly citizens and those 4vith family members in need of assisted lining and memoir care <br />services. The newly designed building shows careful consideration for today's healthcare environment and <br />realities, featuring 32 private suites for chronic care services. Residents will enjoy a home -like atmosphere in <br />a secured setting that allows freedom to participate in activities that not only manage their daily care needs <br />but also protiides a higher quality- of life than that offered in more institutional settings. With amenities <br />including a congregate dining room, daylit commons, acti�.ity/craft area, and a secure outdoor porch, <br />residents benefit from a life enrichment program that is specially designed for those with Alzheimer's and <br />dementia. DigniSttites of Elk River's goal is to provide our residents ti,-ith the right care at the right time. <br />Hours of Operation: 24J7/365 <br />Employees: 24-30 FTE / Payroll $1mm+ <br />Total Land Size: 2.8 Acres (43,500 sq ft) Building Size: Approx. 20,300 Sq. Ft. <br />Occupancy: 32 Private Suites: High Care - 16 Residents r lfemoiv Care - 16 Residents <br />Parking Stalls: 18 <br />Outdoor Storage: Trash & Maintenance egtupment <br />Screening Extensive landscaping is typical, with emphasis to screen transformer & emergency generator <br />Sigrnage: To be determined with City of Elk River, to include monument sign(s) and/or building signage. <br />The subject parcel is currently an out lot of the Elk River Station PUD (OUTLOT A, Pullman Place) and <br />DiginiStiites request to amend the ctun'ennt PUD via a Conditional Use Permit to allow for assisted living and <br />nursing facilities will serge as a transition between nearby- businesses and multifamily properties. <br />The proposed use will better occupy- land that few commercial enterprises can fit on, after setbacks, ROLE?, <br />green space & parking are considered. Traffic impacts are minimal (residents do not operate vehicles) and <br />parking, limited to staff & visitors, is less than typical multifamily- lions' projects. DignniStutes always works <br />,,zith local emergency services to reduce unrnecessary calls to the site. <br />By granting the Application, Elk River will gain an attractive, tax -paying member to the community in an <br />other%ise idle property. The building and occupants are secure, noise is not an issue, and the neighbors <br />should appreciate a peaceful co -existence with the residents, while offering community benefits such as: <br />- Chamber of Commerce Membership <br />- Wellness clinic offerings <br />- Local daycare center partnerships <br />- Public meeting room space <br />- Charity drop-off site for food & clothing <br />- Internship & volunteer opportunities <br />Page 72 of 381 <br />