HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-15 PACKET 04.F.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
MEETING ITEM # ZI
DATE 2/15/12
PREPARED BY Community Development John M. Burbank
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider approving an amendment to the existing Historic Places Conditional Use Permit
(HPCUP) at Cedarhurst Mansion, 6940 Keats Avenue, to allow for the operation of a licenced
adult day services center in addition to the current allowed uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution approving the amendment to Cedarhurst Mansion's HPCUP.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
® MEMO /LETTER: Memo from John M. Burbank dated 2/8/12
Letter from Mary Marty and Art Uttech dated 1/23/12
® RESOLUTION: Draft
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® OTHER: Excerpt from unapproved minutes of the 1/23/12 Planning Commission meeting
ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
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COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
MINNESOTA
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
DATE: February 8, 2012
RE: Cedarhurst Adult Daycare
Introduction
The City Council is requested to consider approving an application for an amendment to the ex-
isting Historic Places Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) at Cedarhurst Mansion to allow for the
operation of a licensed Adult Day Service Center in addition to the current allowed uses at the
property located 6940 Keats Avenue South.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held the public hearing on this application at their meeting on Jan-
uary 23, 2012. Public testimony in opposition to the application was received from one of the
adjacent land owners. A copy of the letter from the landowner that was submitted in conjunction
with her testimony is attached, in addition to an excerpt from the Planning Commission meeting
minutes. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the application subject to the
conditions stipulated in the Planning Staff Report.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Cedarhurst Adult Daycare
February 8, 2012
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The property is listed on the City and National Historic Registers. The current HPCUP, which was
approved in Resolution No. 01 -198, allows for limited commercial ventures to be conducted at the
property. The conditioned uses include: weddings, banquets, receptions, conferences, exhibitions,
and tours. The permit also allows for the licensed sale of liquor in conjunction with the above uses.
That resolution is attached to this report. Since the issuance of the HPCUP, no operational issues
have been brought to the City's attention.
Background — Proposed Use
The proposed use as an Adult Day Care Service Center would be in addition to the current permit-
ted uses. The proposed hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Fri-
day. The Applicant is seeking a license that will allow up to 50 participants a day at the facility.
Final licensed participant numbers are determined by the State during the final application
process.
Adult Day Care Service Centers are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
The definition of an Adult Day Service Center is listed as State Rule #223 on the agency's website
and is identified as follows:
Adult Day Services Center License (Rule 223)
Adult day services mean a program operating less than 24 hours per day that provides
functionally impaired adults with an individualized and coordinated set of services includ-
ing health services, social services, and nutritional services that are directed at main-
taining or improving the participants' capabilities for self -care.
The 2011 State Statute defines adult daycare as follows:
62S.01 Subd. 4. Adult day care.
"Adult day care" means a program for six or more individuals of social and health -
related services provided during the day in a community group setting for the pur-
pose of supporting frail, impaired elderly, or other disabled adults who can benefit
from care in a group setting outside the home.
The State Statutes that govern the use are 245 -A and 245 -C and Rule 223. Participants in the
facility must be over 18 years of age. The State Statue defines Functional Impairment as
follows:
245A.02 Subd.02.Functional impairment.
For the purposes of adult day care, adult day services, family adult day ser-
vices, or adult foster care, "functional impairment" means:
(1) a condition that is characterized by substantial difficulty in carrying out one
or more of the essential major activities of daily living, such as caring for oneself,
performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning,
working; or
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Cedarhurst Adult Daycare
February 8, 2012
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(2) a disorder of thought or mood that significantly impairs judgment, behavior,
capacity to recognize reality, or ability to cope with the ordinary demands of life and
that requires support to maintain independence in the community.
The Licensing staff at the State was contacted and provided the following information:
• Staffing ratios are regulated by the State's determination of a participant's physical ability
to self- egress the site in an emergency.
• Typical staffing ratios are one staff per five participants but can be as low as one staff per
eight participants.
• The license will dictate staffing requirements.
• The licensing requirements include scheduled visits by a Health Nurse, Physical The-
rapist, and Dietician to look after the interests of the participants.
• The average number of participants in similar facilities located throughout the State is be-
tween 20 and 50 people.
• The average operating hours of these same facilities are between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
• The staff at Adult Day Service Centers are subject to background checks.
• Additional inspections involved with licensing approval are required from the local Build-
ing Official, Fire Marshal, and County Health Department.
• 24 -hour operations require different licensure and are subject to different standards than
the proposed use.
Planning Considerations
Property Characteristics
The property is located within of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The 10 -acre site
is located between the intersections of Keats Avenue with Military Road and 70th Street. The peri-
meter of the site is encompassed with a hedge of mature lilacs. There are several existing acces-
sory structures on the site that will not be utilized for the proposed use.
Land Use and Zoning
The property is guided for Commercial. The current zoning on the property is Agricultural Preser-
vation (AGA ).
The proposed use of the property is consistent with permitted and conditioned uses allowed within
this district and as regulated on designated historic properties meeting the performance standards
identified in Title 11- 9H -4(3).
Hours of Operation
The applicant has indicated that the hours of business operation would be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Based on the information from the state, the operation hours from 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. could be supported, as it may help with trip dispersal timing.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Cedarhurst Adult Daycare
February 8, 2012
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Waste
The waste from the proposed use would be handled the same as it is for the current limited com-
mercial uses.
Noise
The majority of the proposed use will be conducted inside, and noise is not anticipated to be an
issue. Standard City noise ordinance standards would be applicable.
Rest Rooms
Rest room facilities shall be provided as directed by the Cottage Grove Building Division and the
Washington County Health Department.
Screening
As indicated earlier, there currently is a mature lilac hedge around the perimeter of the site that
screens the property. It is recommended that any fencing that may be utilized on the site be re-
viewed and approved by the City Historic Preservation Officer prior to installation.
Parking
The parcel is of sufficient size to accommodate the anticipated parking needs for the proposed
use. Any parking improvements completed on the site shall not negatively impact the drainage of
the site or adjacent properties. The final parking design will be required to be reviewed by the
Planning staff.
Traffic
If the proposed use is licensed for up to 50 participants as requested, the traffic generation calcula-
tion for the proposal is estimated to be 130 trips per day. This analysis factors in 10 staff members,
50 pick -ups and drop -offs, and a residential background traffic generation of 10 trips per day.
Based on the commercial land use designation, the location of the property on minor arterial road-
ways, and the proximity in relation to adjacent land uses, the anticipated traffic generation should
not be an issue.
Setbacks
Setbacks are not applicable to the proposed use.
Conditional Use Standards
In addition to meeting the performance standards required in Title 11- 91-1-4.3 of the ordinance, the
Planning Commission must review the application for conformance with the following criteria es-
tablished in City Code Title 11 -2 -917.
11 -2 -9 F. Criteria for Issuance of Permit:
1. The use will be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the pur-
pose, intent and applicable standards of this Title.
2. The use shall be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with
the existing or intended character of that zoning district in which it is located.
3. The use shall not depreciate values of surrounding property.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
Cedarhurst Adult Daycare
February 8, 2012
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4. The use shall not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential sur-
rounding land uses due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vi-
bration, general unsightliness or other nuisances.
5. The use shall generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets as defined by the
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan. The use shall not create traffic
congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause inconveniences to the ad-
joining properties.
6. The use shall be served adequately by essential public services, such as streets,
police, fire protection and utilities.
7. The use shall not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services and shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the City.
8. The use shall preserve and incorporate the site's important natural and scenic fea-
tures into the development design.
9. The use shall cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
10. The use shall not adversely affect the potential development of adjacent vacant land.
Based on the information presented, it is apparent that the proposed use could satisfy the condi-
tions required for issuing a conditional use permit. Operation of the use in a manner contrary to the
conditions could require additional review of the conditional use permit by the City Council.
Public Hearing Notices
The notice announcing this public hearing was published in the South Washington County Bul-
letin and mailed to 31 property owners within 500 feet of the property on January 11, 2012.
Summary
The HPCUP regulations were created by the City as a way in which to allow for owners of larger
historic property owners to utilize adaptive re -uses of their property in a way that can positively
influence and offset the operational costs of maintaining the historic property within the commu-
nity. The proposed use meets the criteria.
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That the City Council approve of an amendment to the existing Historic Places Conditional Use
Permit (Resolution No. 01 -198) to allow for the operation of a licensed Adult Day Service Center
in addition to the current uses conditionally allowed at the Historic Cedarhurst Mansion located
6940 Keats Avenue, subject to conditions listed in the attached draft resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 01-198
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LIMITED
COMMERCIAL VENTURES CONDUCTED AT AN HISTORIC PROPERTY LOCATED AT
6940 KEATS AVENUE SOUTH
WHEREAS, Xoua Thao, dba Cedarhurst, Inc., has made application for a conditional use
permit for limited commercial ventures conducted at an historic property. The property is legally
described as:
Tract "A" of Registered Land Survey No. 63, except the South 436.6 feet of the
West 300 feet of said Tract "A ", according to the plat thereof on file and of record
in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, subject
to easements, restrictions, and reservations of record, together with an easement
for the underground drainage of sewage through underground pipes, lines, and
disposal facilities lying under the East One Hundred Forty -five (E145) feet of the
South Forty (S40) feet of the North Two Hundred Ten (N210) feet of said south
436.6 feet of the West 300.00 feet of said Tract "A" of Registered Land Survey
No. 63, said easement to continue until the existing underground pipes, lines,
and disposal facilities require repair, and then terminating.
Commonly known as 6940 Keats Avenue South, Cottage Grove, Washington
County, State of Minnesota.
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the
property and a public hearing notice was published in the South Washington County Bulletin; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, a planning staff report, which detailed specific information on the property and
the application request was prepared and presented; and
WHEREAS, testimony from the applicant was received and entered into the public
record; and
WHEREAS, a resident expressed concern over the potential impacts to neighboring
- properties, and
Resolution No. 01 -198
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_ WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed the application and recommended that
the permit be for one year so that the City may review site operations, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission felt it was not necessary to limit the amount of
events held at the premises, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit application on
an 8 -to -1 vote.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota, hereby approves the conditional use permit for limited com-
mercial ventures conducted at an historic, property, located on the property legally described
above (commonly known as 6940 Keats Avenue South), subject to the following conditions:
1. The permit is valid for one year from City Council review. The applicant shall re-
apply and have city review before the one -year period is over. Additional
conditions or a change in conditions may be determined at that time, depending
upon the operation experience of the Cedarhurst during that year. The applicant
shall keep accurate records of the number and size of events over the next year,
which will be used as part of the review of the permit.
2. The permit is limited to the following uses: wedding /banquet hall, receptions,
conferences, exhibition, and tours. In the event the applicant receives a liquor
license from the City, liquor can only be sold in conjunction with the above
events. The premises cannot operate as a restaurant, bar, or liquor store.
3. The applicant hard surface the two driveways from the road pavement to the
property line. Should spillover gravel continue onto the two public roads,
additional hard surfacing may be required.
4. The applicant must remove all exterior storage and bring the site into compliance
with City nuisance and zoning ordinances relating to storage within 30 days of
City Council approval.
5. Business and commercial activity upon the premises shall not take place from
12:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. of any day.
6. Natural screening and coniferous landscape materials shall be placed and
located between the site and the adjacent Marty property. A landscape plan shall
be submitted to the City for review and approval.
7. The driveways entering from 70th Street and Military Road shall be marked and
posted as "Private Driveway."
8. The property shall be in conformance with and maintained in conformance with
all applicable State and County Health regulations.
Resolution No. 01 -198
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9. The City's Building Official and Fire Marshal re- inspect the premises to insure
compliance of all building and fire regulations.
10. Some of the existing shrubbery vegetation on the east and west sides of the
private access drive connecting to Toth Street shall be trimmed back to improve
site visibility before crossing the existing bituminous trail and entering onto the
roadway.
11. The property owner must apply for a building permit for all restoration work to the
principal structure or any accessory structures. A building permit is also required
for demolition of any structure on the site. The City's Historic Preservation Officer
small be notified prior to any work to be performed on any structure.
12. The owner of the property must reside at the premises and must be the operator
of the catering business contemplated under this conditional use permit.
Passed this 19th day of December, 2001.
Sandra Shieiy, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Cler'
TO; Members of the Planning Commission FRECEIVED
And City of Cottage Grove Officials
FROM: Mary Marty & Art Uttech 2 3 2012
COTTAGE GROVE
DATE: January 23, 2012
SUBJECT: Adding Licensed Adult Care to the Conditional Use Permit of Cedarhurst Mansion
We oppose this amendment to Cedarhurst's Conditional Use Permit for the following reasons:
S2 When in a residential area, human services programs are inappropriate.
0 This human services program would potentially hinder selling efforts of neighboring
properties. These properties have been on the market for six years now. These
properties are in the scope of the Cottage Grove East Ravine Project. Our property
is immediately adjacent to Cedarhurst, on the Military Road side.
Q Permitting one human services program would open the door widely to many others.
These types of services should be located in commercial / business areas.
SZ What would happen in case of fire or any other kind of emergency when housing
vulnerable adults?
• Cedarhurst is a very old wooden structure; are there sprinkler systems installed?
• In case of any emergency, the exits are limited.
0 Do the owners of Cedarhurst feel they are qualified to run an adult day care?
0 If up to fifty adults are allowed per day, how many staff would be caring for these people?
0 The definition of "Adult Day Care" is somewhat ambiguous. It could encompass a wide
variety of individuals. Again, this type of business should be in a commercial / business
area — NOT IN A RESIDENTIAL LOCATION.
0 Who would monitor the day -to -day operation? There have been problems in the past with
activities at Cedarhurst.
In summary, we strongly oppose this amendment to Cedarhurst's Conditional Use Permit and
request that the City understand and listen to our concerns. Thank you.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING HISTORIC PLACES
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF A LICENSED ADULT
DAY SERVICE CENTER AT CEDARHURST MANSION, 6940 KEATS AVENUE SOUTH
WHEREAS, Xoua Thao, has applied for an amendment to the existing Historic Places
Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) to allow for the operation of a licensed adult day service
center in addition to the current allowed uses at Cedarhurst Mansion. The property is legally
described as:
Tract "A" of Registered Land Survey No. 63, except the South 436.6 feet of the
West 300 feet of said Tract "A ", according to the plat thereof on file and of record
in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Washington County, Minnesota, subject
to easements, restrictions, and reservations of record, together with an easement
for the underground drainage of sewage through underground pipes, lines, and
disposal facilities lying under the East One Hundred Forty -five (E145) feet of the
South Forty (S40) feet of the North Two Hundred Ten (N210) feet of said south
436.6 feet of the West 300.00 feet of said Tract "A" of Registered Land Survey
No. 63, said easement to continue until the existing underground pipes, lines,
and disposal facilities require repair, and then terminating.
Commonly known as 6940 Keats Avenue South, Cottage Grove, Washington
County, State of Minnesota.
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the
property and a public hearing notice was published in the South Washington County Bulletin; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, a planning staff report, which detailed specific information on the property and
the application request was prepared and presented; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was open for public testimony and testimony from the
applicant and the public was received and entered into the public record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously (6 -to -0 vote) recommended approval
of the application, subject to certain conditions listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota, hereby approves the amendment to the existing Historic
Places Conditional Use Permit (HPCUP) to allow for the operation of a licensed adult day ser-
vice center in addition to the current allowed uses at Cedarhurst Mansion, located on the prop-
erty legally described above, subject to the following conditions:
All conditions of Resolution No. 01 -198 shall be complied with.
Resolution No. 2012 -XXX
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2. The conditional use permit shall be recorded with Washington County as re-
quired by Minn. Stat. 462.3595, subd. 4 before the use commences.
3. The additional limited commercial venture that is permitted by this permit is
limited to a licensed Adult Day Service Center.
4. The Applicant shall obtain all required licensing from the Minnesota Department
of Human Services.
5. Any modifications to the building's exterior must be reviewed by the City's Advi-
sory Committee on Historic Preservation.
6. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, mechanical) must be
completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of
any licensed activities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and
approved by the Building Official.
7. The property shall be inspected by the City Fire Marshal and all requirements
arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the commencement of any
licensed activities.
8. The property shall be inspected by the Washington County Health Department
and all requirements arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the
commencement of any licensed activities.
9. The private septic system compliance shall be reviewed and inspected by the
Washington County Health Department.
10. The hours of business operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. week-
nights.
11. Signage on the property is limited to three (3) square feet.
12. All outdoor activities must be supervised by the applicants or designated staff.
13. The final parking design is required to be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any
parking improvements on the site must not negatively impact the drainage of the
site or adjacent properties.
14. Any fencing utilized on the site must be reviewed and approved by the City His-
toric Preservation Officer.
15. All waste removal from the site must be contracted with a commercial refuse
hauler.
16. Parking is prohibited on 70th Street (County Road 22) and Keats Avenue
(County Road 19).
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17. The standard City and State noise rules will be applicable to the site. If the City
receives noise complaints, the property owner must bring the noise on the site
into compliance upon notification by the City.
18. The standard City and State nuisance ordinance rules will be applicable to the
site. If the City receives complaints, the property owner must bring the site into
compliance upon notification by the City.
19. Repeat violations related to the licensed use or HPCUP permit criteria will require
additional review of the historic places conditional use permit by the City Council,
with possible revocation of the conditional use permit as a remedy.
Passed this 15th day of February 2012.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
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6.2 Cedarhurst Adult Daycare — CUP12 -002
Xoua Thao has applied for a modification to Cedarhurst's existing Historic Places Condi-
tional Use Permit to allow for licensed adult daycare in addition to the current allowed
uses at 6940 Keats Avenue South.
Burbank summarized the staff report and recommended approval subject to the conditions
stipulated in the staff report.
Brittain asked if the proposed use would balance with the approved uses that allow the
serving of alcoholic beverages. Burbank responded that a condition could be added that al-
cohol would be prohibited in conjunction with this use. Brittain asked why this property was
zoned agricultural given the number of commercial uses allowed by the Historic Places Con-
ditional Use Permit (HPCUP). Burbank responded that the current zoning allows the City to
manage the land use; if the property was guided and zoned as commercial right now, any
type of commercial use could come in as long as it meets the standards of that zoning dis-
trict. Past practices and policies of the City is to rezone the property when a project comes
in.
Xoua Thao, owner of Cedarhurst Mansion, stated that over the past years they have hosted
weddings on the weekends but with the economic conditions and the fact that Cedarhurst is
practically empty every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., they researched additional commer-
cial activities. They decided that an adult day care service would be appropriate. They have
not yet applied for the day care services license with the Minnesota Department of Health
and Human Services, but will proceed if this conditional use permit is approved.
Rediske asked if there is enough parking to accommodate the proposed 50 people. Thao re-
sponded yes, noting that there are two parking lots on the property that can accommodate
200 people at weddings. Rediske expressed concern about potential parking on 70th Street.
Thao responded that there is no street parking during weddings. Rediske asked if there are
any other adult day cares in the Cottage Grove area. Thao stated that they talked to an
agency about adult day care services in this area, and they were encouraged to explore this.
Ventura asked how long the licensing process with the state takes. Thao responded that
after they apply, several agencies would review the applications and inspect the property to
assess the suitability for that type of service; it could take anywhere from two to six months.
Messick opened the public hearing.
Mary Marty, 5846 259th Avenue NE, Stacy, Minnesota, owner of the property at 9905
Military Road which is adjacent to Cedarhurst, passed out information to the Commission.
She stated that they moved in 2006 when they received a purchase agreement as part of the
development in the East Ravine. When they lived at the property on Military Road, they had
numerous complaints about issues at Cedarhurst, including noise and wandering people.
She stated that they oppose the proposal. She read the information that was passed out out-
lining the reasons for their opposition. Those reasons include human services programs are
Excerpt from Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Case No. CUP12 -002 — Cedarhurst Adult Day Care
January 23, 2012
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inappropriate in residential areas, this use could hinder marketing the properties in the area
for development, and could open the door for other human services programs in the area.
She also expressed concern about safety issues in the event of a fire or emergency, noting
that when the Catholic Church owned the property they wanted to turn it into a home for re-
tired priests, but the fire marshal would not allow that due to fire issues and exiting problems.
She questioned the qualifications of the owners of Cedarhurst to run an adult day care and
asked how many staff would be caring for the people attending the program. Marty asked
about the zoning and how this use could be allowed at Cedarhurst. Burbank responded that
the City's historic places conditional use permit process allows for certain limited uses. He
explained that the criteria for the HPCUP. He noted that if the property was zoned commer-
cial, they would just need to meet the City's performance standards for any permitted or
conditional uses within that district to open up a business. Marty also asked who would
monitor the day -to -day operation.
True Thao, manager and co -owner of Cedarhurst, addressed Marty's concern about safety.
He explained that the reason the diocese was not allowed to operate a convalescent home
was because of narrow hallways upstairs. This proposed use would not have anyone staying
overnight; they would only be there during the day. He noted that there are a number of en-
trance and exit points at Cedarhurst. He then explained that many of the guests would be
transported into the facility via commercial buses and there will not be a significant increase
in traffic activity. This proposed use should not have an impact other than to increase the ac-
tivities in the building. Thao responded to the concern about the liquor license noting that
alcohol is served for receptions and they block the bar off for other activities, such as their
afternoon teas. Burbank stated that the City's Building Official and Fire Marshal will inspect
the structure, and different divisions within the Department of Health will conduct inspections
on the septic system and food services. The structure will also be checked for compliance
with ADA requirements during the licensing inspections.
Rostad asked who monitors the staffing issues with the property being mixed use. He also
asked if the staff would also do the afternoon teas along with caring for the participants.
Thao responded that if the day care goes well they would not have any other activities. Cur-
rently on staff they do have all the professionals necessary to meet licensing requirements.
The DHS will be working closely with them on that and will monitor them very closely. Rostad
asked if the same ratio needs to be maintained if some of the individuals are outside and
some inside. Thao responded that the number of people attending the program will vary on a
day -to -day basis but they want to open it up to a maximum of 50 people and they will have
the appropriate staffing each day. Rostad asked if there would be enough monitoring to en-
sure that individuals do leave the Cedarhurst property. Thao responded that there is a fence
between their property and the Marty property.
Pearson asked if they would be staffing the adult day service center themselves. Thao re-
sponded yes. Pearson asked if the staff has to pass certain criteria. Thao responded that
among the four of them, three have the necessary licenses. They do need to find a physical
therapist. Thao stated that he has an LICSW, their chef is a licensed nutritionist, their com-
mercial kitchen is currently licensed, and his wife is a registered nurse. Burbank stated that
as part of the licensing procedure, the State would look at that. Thao stated that they want to
be granted the conditional use permit before proceeding with the licensing process.
Excerpt from Planning Commission Minutes
Planning Case No. CUP12 -002 — Cedarhurst Adult Day Care
January 23, 2012
Page 3 of 4
Messick stated that he is confident that with the State, County, and City regulating the safety
aspect. The concern he has is the neighboring owners who are worried about the value of
their property. He stated that concern is within the jurisdiction of this Commission but he
does not know how this changed use would diminish neighboring property values. Marty
stated the property is very close to Cedarhurst and she sees the buses as a potential prob-
lem for anybody who wants to buy her property. Thao stated that they are just asking for an
additional conditional use permit to provide day care services for people to come in the
morning and leave by 5:00 p.m.
Messick closed the public hearing.
Burbank noted that the request on the application is for 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but staff's
recommendation is for 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to provide flexibility for traffic staging. He
stated that staff also discussed addressing the Commissioners' concerns by recommending
that a condition be added that there would be no parking on 70th Street or Keats Avenue.
Rostad made a motion approve the application subject to the conditions listed below
and an added condition to not allow parking on 70th Street or Keats Avenue. Brittain
seconded.
1. All conditions of Resolution No. 01 -198 shall be complied with.
2. The conditional use permit shall be recorded with Washington County as re-
quired by Minn. Stat. 462.3595, subd. 4 before the use commences.
3. The additional limited commercial venture that is permitted by this permit is
limited to a licensed Adult Day Service Center.
4. The Applicant shall obtain all required licensing from the Minnesota Department
of Human Services.
5. Any modifications to the building's exterior must be reviewed by the City's
Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation.
6. All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, grading, mechanical) must be
completed, submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of
any licensed activities. Detailed construction plans must be reviewed and
approved by the Building Official.
7. The property shall be inspected by the City Fire Marshal and all requirements
arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the commencement of
any licensed activities.
8. The property shall be inspected by the Washington County Health Department
and all requirements arising from the inspection shall be completed prior to the
commencement of any licensed activities.
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January 23, 2012
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9. The private septic system compliance shall be reviewed and inspected by the
Washington County Health Department.
10. The hours of business operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6 :00 p.m. week-
nights.
11. Signage on the property is limited to three (3) square feet.
12. All outdoor activities must be supervised by the applicants or designated staff.
13. The final parking design is required to be reviewed by the Planning Staff. Any
parking improvements on the site must not negatively impact the drainage of
the site or adjacent properties.
14. Any fencing utilized on the site must be reviewed and approved by the City His-
toric Preservation Officer.
15. All waste removal from the site must be contracted with a commercial refuse
hauler.
16. The standard City and State noise rules will be applicable to the site. If the City
receives noise complaints, the property owner must bring the noise on the site
into compliance upon notification by the City.
17. The standard City and State nuisance ordinance rules will be applicable to the
site. If the City receives complaints, the property owner must bring the site into
compliance upon notification by the City.
18. Repeat violations related to the licensed use or HPCUP permit criteria will re-
quire additional review of the historic places conditional use permit by the City
Council, with possible revocation of the conditional use permit as a remedy.
Motion passed unanimously (6 -to -0 vote).