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Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 7.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business January 22, 2019 Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Item Description Reviewed by Conditional Use Permit: ResCare Minnesota, Peter Beck, City Attorney Institutional Use at 633 Upland Ave NW Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve, by motion, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish an Institutional Use at 633 Upland Ave NW, as the criteria required for approval are met with the following conditions: 1. A copy of the Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) License from the State of Minnesota must be submitted to the city. 2. Records of state compliance inspections must be submitted to the city upon receipt by ResCare. 3. The SAC/WAC Units will be reviewed to decide if additional fees will need to be paid based on the change in use. Fees will be due before issuance of a building permit. 4. A designated smoking area outside of the building must be identified on the site plans. Alternatively, if the City Council does not believe the criteria for approval of a CUP are satisfied, the Council should make findings of fact regarding the criteria which are not met and direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial setting forth the Findings of Fact and denying the CUP, for action on February 4, 2019. Specific reasons for denial must be included. Background/Discussion On December 17, 2018, the City Council discussed the request by ResCare Minnesota to establish a 16- bed Intensive Residential Treatment with Services (IRTS) facility at 633 Upland Ave NW. During public hearing the residents asked a number of questions regarding ResCare’s operation and noted a number of concerns about potential impacts to public safety. After the public hearing was closed, City Council directed staff to consult with the police chief regarding potential safety concerns. Council also asked ResCare to provide written responses to the questions provided during the public hearing. After the meeting, staff gathered questions about ResCare and their operation from residents, City Council, and other staff. Responses to these questions are included as an attachment. Additional attachments include location maps for other ResCare Minnesota facilities, statements from the applicant, information on the assessment for admission to an IRTS facility, and emails, letters, or articles submitted for inclusion in record. Patient Admission Process Prior to admission to the facility, each potential patient first receives a Level of Care Utilization System The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity