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EIR No. 2010 -01, AA No. 2014 -01, GPA No. 2014 -01 April 14, 2014 Page 2 The Park View at Town and Country Manor tower is proposed to be built on a 2.5 acre section of the site that is located at the southwest corner of the campus. This area of the campus is currently vacant and consists of both a parking lot and landscaped area. A total of 210 parking spaces are currently provided for the existing project. The site is surrounded by office development to the north, Santiago Park to the south, office development to the east and multi - family residential (City Place) and office development to the west (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3). Proiect Description The applicant, representing Town and Country Manor, is requesting approval of the Park View at Town and Country Manor tower, an independent living structure for seniors, on its existing campus. The proposed project will add 174 independent living units to the southwest corner of the campus and will be marketed solely to seniors 55 years of age and older The tower will not contain any "for sale" units and will be a regulated residential care facility for the elderly. Fees will be charged for services such as common dining, cleaning, laundry, and recreational activities provided for each unit Park View will contain a total of 348,378 square feet of area, including 230,670 square feet of residential and ancillary/support uses and an additional 117,708 square feet for the three level subterranean parking lot. As proposed, the building will be eight stories and 97 feet in height at its highest point. Within the three -level subterranean parking structure, a total of 260 parking spaces will be provided. Additionally, one storage unit for each residential unit in the tower will be provided within the lowest (63) level of the parking structure. Park View at Town and Country Manor will serve as the cornerstone to the campus with its location at East Memory Lane and Lawson Way, The Park View tower has a contemporary design that has been guided by Renaissance and classical architectural influences. The main residential floors project vertically from the ground level common areas, highlighted by pilasters present at the main building facades. The use of glazing at balcony railings and in storefront windows at the ground floor and penthouse level is a key aspect that speaks to the building's contemporary nature, A prominent cornice, reminiscent of classical architecture, helps to define and characterize the roofline (Exhibits 4, 5 and 6). In addition to the high -rise tower, the applicant is proposing to construct a one -story, 6,413 square foot aquatics and wellness center that will serve as an additional amenity for the residents of the entire Town and Country Manor campus. Finally, the entry to the building will be remodeled and expanded by an additional 914 square feet to provide an enhanced entry to the facility. 75A -4