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services Crown Center provides as an independent senior living facility to its residents as <br />well as other seniors in the community. She stated that the purpose of this redevelopment is <br />toremain relevant in the realm of senior living as the proposed building for demolition is <br />obsolete. Residents of Crown Center are of limited income as the property operates with a <br />U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)agreement. <br />David Lang, a former volunteer board member of Crown Center and legal counsel forthe <br />proposed redevelopment, explained that the Tallin building, proposed for demolition, has <br />existed for 50 years under a HUD Section 202 loan while the more recent Weinberg building <br />has Federal Housing Administration (FHA)financing. He further explained that the <br />renovation cost ofthe Tallin building was more significant than anticipated, rendering the <br />new construction of a replacement building more feasible after review bya consultant. The <br />proposednew building could also accommodate safety concerns and more modern living <br />amenities, including a sprinkler system, air conditioning, updated mechanical systems, and <br />universal accessibility.Mr. Lang explained that the new building was to be constructed in <br />phases around the existing Tallin building to minimizethe relocation of current residents and <br />the disruption of services to thissenior community. <br />JarrettCooper stated that the development team feltthat this proposed redevelopment <br />approach is the best optionamong the many options studiedto achieve what they need <br />without relocating tenants and disrupting the Crown Center community. He further <br />described the phasing of the new buildings as well as the existing conditionsof the site. Mr. <br />Cooper noted staff’s comments from the preceding Sketch Plan meeting on July 10, 2017at <br />City Hall addressing the proposed setbacks, especially on the north and west sidesof the <br />property, including the amount of space available to serveas a buffer and suggestions of <br />landscaping. <br />Questions / Comments and Discussion by Plan Commission: <br />-The Commission asked aboutthe height of the proposed new building and why it was lower <br />than the current building. Mr. Cooper stated that the proposed building would befour stories <br />of residential above one levelof parking, which is lower than the existing building so that it <br />fits better with most surrounding buildings of similar height and is more comfortable for <br />seniors. <br />-The Commission inquired about the financing of the redevelopment given the history of <br />federal funding sources. Mr. Lang stated that the HUD Section 202 loan is expiring, which <br />requires subsidized rents, but the new building will have some market-rate units. <br />-How many current residents are in the Tallin building? Ms. Goldstein stated that there are <br />126 apartments in the Tallin building with 15 units currently vacant. There are 118 <br />apartments in the Weinberg building. It was decided not to fill the vacant units until the <br />plans for the future of Crown Center are finalized. Mr. Lang and Ms. Goldstein further <br />explained that with the proposed new building, their intention would beto have 64 units <br />occupied within the next two years in order to transition residents to the new building. <br />-Will the monthly rent for the apartments increase or will it remain the same? Mr. Lang stated <br />that this was still being considered in regards to a Section 8 contract although no significant <br />increase is expected. <br />Page 6 of 11 <br /> <br />