Just had time to stop in at last night’s meeting at the Community Center. The Episcopal Homes (which merged with the Scripps Home corporation last year) unveiled their preliminary plans for MonteCedro, the new retirement complex that will occupy the site of the Scripps Home. Scripps residents relocated late last year to the Kensington Episcopal Home in Alhambra, and a spokesman for the home said that Scripps Home residents will be offered the option of moving to MonteCedro when it is completed, probably about 2013.

While planning is still in the early stages, the concept drawings show a Mission-style complex of no taller than three stories, along with four “villas” along Crawford. Episcopal Homes is planning on investing $200 million in the complex. Episcopal Homes is looking at providing $1.5 million a year or so in charitable care at MonteCedro.

A 330-vehicle underground parking garage is planned for the main complex, as well as above-ground parking for the villas. There will be some parking for visitors, but no space for RVs. About 190 apartments are planned for the main building, which will range from 750-1500 sq. feet. The villas will each hold 12 apartments. There will also be 38 assisted living units.

The planners hope to get their entitlements by fall of this year. It will take about two years to sell units and secure financing. Construction start is planned for 2011, and opening by 2013.

In the meantime, more community meetings are planned as the design is finalized. Stay tuned.

Note: corrected the number of apartments!