7.4. SR 12-17-2018 - Laserfiche WebLink

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PROJECT NARRATIVE ResCare Minnesota, Inc. is proposing to use the property located at 633 Upland Avenue Northwest, Elk River,Minnesota for operation of an intensive residential treatment services facility(IRTS). The name of the facility will be "ResCare Recovery Residence". The treatment facility will accommodate up to sixteen(16)residents at a time, but will most likely have an 81% capacity for the year. The duration of stay for the resident will typically range from a period of sixty to ninety(60-90) days as they prepare to transition into a longer-term, community-based setting. The IRTS program uses an inter-disciplinary team to provide recovery-focused, evidence-based services and support to individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. These services are designed to achieve psychiatric stability, personal and emotional adjustment, self-sufficiency, and skills to live in more independent settings. While the individuals reside in the IRTS facility, they receive services such as assessment and planning; illness management and recovery; independent living skills and vocational support; mental health treatment services; family education; nurse monitoring and supervision; and peer support groups. ResCare Minnesota, Inc. has been a leading provider of IRTS residential programs in Minnesota since 1982 through the operation of four other IRTS programs: Northwest Residence (Brooklyn Center); Community Options (St. Paul); Livingston Residence (St. Paul); Community Options (Fridley); Transitions on Broadway(Robbinsdale); and Transfer Home (St. Paul). • The Applicant's proposed use meets all of the general standards as listed in the City of Elk River's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning: (a) The extent, location and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Elk River Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for a conditional use and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the city council. (b) The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. (c) The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. (d) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.