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Planning Commission Page 5 <br />November 27, 2018 <br />----------------------------- <br />independent living. He noted the need to break down the myths and misconceptions <br />about mental illness and show that IRTS works and supports people. He stated this <br />facility would be a good addition to the community. <br /> <br />Commission Larson-Vito agreed with Commissioner Thiel, noting she lives in the <br />area and has two sons who bicycle in this location. She stated she too had the same <br />concerns regarding public safety when she initially read this application, but feels <br />more harm may come when people get turned away from care that they need. She’s <br />thought long and hard and need to take care of people. <br /> <br />Commissioner Feinstein stated he would support this request, noting the increase in <br />mental health calls experienced by law enforcement and how this type of facility <br />could assist in benefitting patients and the justice system. <br /> <br />Chair Johnson agreed, noting he had initial concerns similar to local residents <br />regarding safety, but the applicant explained how the facility is used and felt <br />Sherburne County would benefit from this facility. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rydberg stated the only mitigation he could provide for neighbors of <br />this facility is if they observe things happening that they are uncomfortable with, <br />ResCare would love the opportunity to hear from them to resolve any problems. He <br />stated he supports this type of use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson-Vito asked about future trail connections and any discussion <br />regarding screening. <br /> <br />Mr. Carlton indicated there were no discussions or requirements regarding screening <br />the property from any futures trail. <br /> <br />Moved by Commissioner Thiel and seconded by Commissioner Feinstein to <br />approve the request by ResCare Minnesota for a Conditional Use Permit <br />(CUP) to operate an Institutional Use at 633 Upland Avenue, with the <br />following conditions: <br />1. A copy of the Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) License <br /> from the State of MN must be submitted to the city. <br />2. The SAC/WAC Units will be reassessed in order to decide if an <br /> additional WAC Fee will need to be paid based on the change in use. <br />3. Smoking shall not be allowed in the building, and a designated <br /> smoking area outside of the building must be identified on the site <br /> plans. <br /> <br />Motion carried 6-0. <br /> <br />4.4 River Walk – 17354 Zane St. NW ~ continued from October 23, 2018 <br /> Zone Change – from FAST to PUD, Case No. ZC 18-05 <br /> Conditional Use Permit to Establish a PUD, Case No. CU 18-15 <br /> <br /> <br />