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PL 08/18/2010 - 29957CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 18, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kondrick called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 pm. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Velin, David Kondrick, Dean Saba, Leroy Oquist MEMBERS ABSENT: Brad Dunham, Marcy Sibel OTHERS PRESENT: Julie Jones, Planning Manager APPROVE OF MINUTES: Approval of July 21, 2010, Planning Commission meeting minutes MOTION by Commissioner Saba to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration of a resolution for a Special Use Permit, SP #10-09, by Renaissance Adult Day Care, Inc., to allow an adult daycare business within the building, generally located at 256 Commerce Circle South. MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Velin. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:04 P.M. Julie Jones, Planning Manager, said that the petitioner is seeking a special use permit to allow an adult daycare center within a tenant space at the multi-tenant industrial building located at 250 Commerce Circle South. Daycare Centers are a permitted special use in an M-1, Light Industrial zoning district. The petitioner plans to lease space from Parkview Building LLC, the property owner of 250 Commerce Circle South. Ms. Jones said that the subject property is located on the west side of University Avenue, south of 73�d Avenue. It is zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The existing office/warehouse building was constructed in 1986. A SUP was issued in 1986 to allow offices not associated with a principal use. City Council granted a variance in 1987 to reduce the side yard setback from 20 ft. to 5 ft. to enclose an existing dock area. As a result, a building permit was issued in 1991, to enclose the loading dock. Ms. Jones said that the existing building is 20,000 square feet. The building is currently occupied by a printing company and there is additional office space available for lease. The petitioner plans to lease suite #256, which is 1,944 sq. ft. in size. The City Code allows daycare centers in the M-1, Light Industrial zoning district, with a special use permit. Though the City code doesn't specifically state "adult" daycare, staff determined that because a daycare center is permitted with a special use permit, it could apply to either a center for children or adults. Ms. Jones said that the petitioner states that "Adult daycare centers provide a break to the caregiver while providing health services, therapeutic services, and social activities for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities, and other problems that increase their care needs. One difference between traditional adult respite and adult day care is that adult daycare centers not only provide respite to family caregivers but a/so therapeutic care for cognitively and physically impaired older adults. Adult daycare participants a/so have an opportunity to interact socially with peers, share in stimulating activities, receive physical or speech therapy if needed, and receive assistance with the activities of daily living. A day at an adult daycare center could include: supervised care; small group and individual activities such as reminiscence, sensory stimulation, music, art, and intergenerational activities; nutritious meals transportation; case management; recreation and exercise; nursing care; education; family counseling; assistance with activities of daily living; and occupation, speech and physical therapies. The services are customized to each participates needs." Ms. Jones said that the petitioner has applied for a license from the State of Minnesota to have 25 clients for their program. Renaissance Daycare will pick up their clients each morning and will then drop them off at home after their program has ended. In order to accommodate picking up and dropping off of clients, the proposed use will need to have 3 small vans. At times the vans will be parked in the parking lot during the day, but will go home with the driver at night. So, there will be no storage of the vans on site overnight. The state requires that there be 1 staff inember for every 8 clients, as a result, there will be a maximum of 3-4 staff inembers. Based on the square footage the petitioner will be leasing for his business, 7 parking stalls will be required. The multi-tenant complex requires a total of 46 parking stalls. The site has 50 parking stalls, as a result, the proposed use and the entire multi-tenant building meets City code requirements for parking. Ms. Jones said that Daycare Centers are a permitted special use in the M-1 zoning district and City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit request, subject to the following stipulations. 1. The petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to interior modifications. 2. The petitioner shall comply with the Minnesota State Building code requirements. 3. The petitioner shall comply with any requirements set forth by the Fire Marshal. 4. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit prior to installation of any new signage. 5. The site shall become up to date with code requirements for accessible parking stalls. 6. Pedestrian crossings to the proposed use within the building shall be clearly marked. 7. Per Section 205 of the Fridley City Code, this Special Use Permit will become null and void one year after the City Council approval date if work has not commenced or if the Petitioner has not petitioned the City Council for an extension. Commissioner Velin asked if there would be beds in this place. He said that 25 people in the building sounded crowded when you include staff and patients. Ms. Jones said she did not thing there would be beds, but the petitioner could clarify. Alex Krasny, Renaissance Adult Day Care, Inc., said there would be no beds and if the client didn't feel well they would not come to the center that day. The center will be pretty active with social and physical activities. If the client becomes ill they will be taken home for the day. Chairperson Kondrick asked how large of an area this business will serve in the Twin Cities. Mr. Krasny said the northern suburbs, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Fridley and North Minneapolis. Chairperson Kondrick asked what hours the center would be open. Mr. Krasny said approximately 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Chairperson Kondrick asked if the center would serve meals. Mr. Krasny said they would serve meals but the meals would not be prepared on site; they would be cooked at an offsite facility. Commissioner Oquist asked if staff were certified to care those with disabilities. Mr. Krasny said that the facility will be licensed through the state and that requires qualified staff. Currently the center is located in Coon Rapids and has been running for six years. That facility is not suitable facility anymore. Commissioner Saba asked if inedications would be given to patients. Mr. Krasny said that clients would bring their own medications and they would not be on hand or stored at the facility. Commissioner Oquist asked if staff would be aware of the client's needs for medication and when they need to take it. Mr. Krasny said that every patient will have a care plan to be followed which may require medication disbursement. MOTION by Commissioner Saba to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:15 P.M. Chairperson Kondrick asked if the petitioner had any problems with the stipulations. Mr. Krasny answered no. Commissioner Oquist asked if any comments came back from the neighbors. Ms. Jones answered no. MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to approve the motion to approve the consideration of a resolution for a Special Use Permit, SP #10-09, by Renaissance Adult Day Care, Inc., to allow an adult daycare business within the building, generally located at 256 Commerce Circle South with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to interior modifications. 2. The petitioner shall comply with the Minnesota State Building code requirements. 3. The petitioner shall comply with any requirements set forth by the Fire Marshal. 4. The petitioner shall obtain a sign permit prior to installation of any new signage. 5. The site shall become up to date with code requirements for accessible parking stalls. 6. Pedestrian crossings to the proposed use within the building shall be clearly marked. 7. Per Section 205 of the Fridley City Code, this Special Use Permit will become null and void one year after the City Council approval date if work has not commenced or if the Petitioner has not petitioned the City Council for an extension. Seconded by Commissioner Velin. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Chairperson Kondrick said that this will be heard before City Council on September 13. 2. Receive the Minutes of the June 3, 2010, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to receive the minutes of the June 3, 2010 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Receive the Minutes of the July 7, 2010, Appeals Commission Meeting MOTION by Commissioner Velin to receive the minutes of the July 7, 2010 Appeals Commission Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY OTHER BUSINESS: 4. Staff Report on East River Road Corridor Study Julie Jones, Planning Manager, said that the City of Fridley is working with Anoka County Transportation and the City of Coon Rapids on a study of the East River Road Corridor from 694 north to 610. Over the past few years Anoka County has completed the same process on Coon Rapids Boulevard and staff feels fortunate that they will do same thing on East River Road. This will be a 16-month process, including public meetings kicking off in September. Various committees are working on this project but the focus of the study is looking at safety along the corridor. Massive growth is projected in this area and in the 2030 planning process staff learned of the growth projections and the anticipated need to expand East River Road to compensate for the growth. Also environmental and connectivity concerns in the area need to be addressed. Staff is please the county is involving Fridley in this process. Ms. Jones said that two public meetings will be held in September to kick off this event. Residents that live within a certain distance of East River Road will receive an invitation to these meetings. The meetings will be at held at the Fridley Community Center on Thursday September 16 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday September 21 at 3:00 p.m. The meetings will have the same content, just different times to accommodate everyone wanting to attend. Ms. Jones said that a consultant has been hired, Kimley-Horn and Associates, who also coordinated the Coon Rapids Boulevard study. This consultant group is familiar to staff and has been an excellent group to work with on this project. They have set up a process for public input by starting with a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The County Health Department is also involved because Fridley is involved with the State Health Improvement Project (SHIP) and this project will tie in with pedestrian and bicycling connectivity in the city to promote more exercise and better health for people. A Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) has also been formed and they will meet quarterly. There will be some website connections to get updates on this project and to know when meetings will be held. This purpose of the study is to come up with alternative plans for improving the roadway. Having designs prepared will enable the County to seek Federal funding to later possibly construct the improvements. ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Saba to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:25 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Monsrud Recording Secretary