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In February 2004, the Council approved the formation of a ten (10) member Kottinger Place Task Force, charged with identifying solutions to address the long-term needs of the two (2) senior facilities. Areas of consideration included significant maintenance/upgrade requirements, energy and accessibility improvements, long-term financial stability, and senior oriented social amenities. After studying these issues, the Task Force developed a number of project goals, including a focus on new housing development together with the Council endorsed goals. To assist with the project, the City Council executed an agreement with Christian Church Homes (CCH) to prepare a report on how to proceed with the project. The report would provide information on a number of issues, including: • A detailed project financial proforma, including estimated development/construction costs and project financing/funding; • A program to address tenant relocation; • A description of recommended project density, unit mix, and rent schedule; • A recommendation regarding retaining any existing buildings on the site; • Explore the potential for reorienting the project to front on Vineyard Avenue, which would involve utilizing a portion of Kottinger Park, and convert some of the current Kottinger Place site to parkland; • Presentation of a preliminary site plan; • Recommendation regarding the feasibility of consolidating Kottinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens; • Recommendation for ownership and property management structure; and • Identification of potential funding sources for the project. On July 16, 2007, the Task Force reviewed potential site plans, and selected an option for further refinement. It also recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission weigh-in on the selected option, with the goal of providing feedback that could be used to prepare any necessary changes. The changes would then be presented to the Commission for a second review, prior to forwarding the matter to the City Council for additional direction. Mr. Bocian reviewed with the Commission several slides detailing the Kottinger Place -Pleasanton Gardens Senior Housing sites, and the proposed scenario. The recommended plan would be a two (2) story, 150 unit development on the current Kottinger Place site; however, does not include the Pleasanton Gardens site, which would be discussed at future Task Force meetings. He also provided additional information regarding the City's Housing Authority, which owns the site. The Task Force identified the following positive elements of the site plan concept: • Provides a strong visual and physical merging of the development with the park; • Little impact on the current facilities located at the Kottinger Village Community Park; • Takes advantage of Kottinger Creek view amenities; • Limits impact on residents residing on Kottinger Drive and Christina Court; • Positive setting for the community building adjacent to the park; • Accommodates a phased development, which is seen as imperative to controlling tenant relocation expenses (which have a significant impact on the project's financial viability); and • Visibility from Vineyard Avenue, creating a second facility access point. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 11, 2007 Page 2