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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—June 8, 2011 2 A. Approval of Minutes (continued) Commissioner Zimmerman stated on page 8, the fourth paragraph, the word "stated" • should be inserted after City Planner Beekman. Commissioner Holewa moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approve the May 4, 2011, Planning Commission Regular Meeting as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 11-011; Preliminary and Final Plat, Zoning Code Amendment, and Master and Final PUD for Phase 1; TAT Properties and Select Senior Living; 1201 County Road E—Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant has requested a Zoning Code Amendment, Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to subdivide the property at 1201 County Road E into two parcels and reuse the existing building as assisted senior housing. She provided additional background information. The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, advances the goals, and principles within the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District, and would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. • City Planner Beekman stated Staff offers the following findings of fact for this proposal: General Findings: 1. If the proposed Zoning Code changes in Planning Case 11-011 were approved, nursing homes and assisted living would be a permitted use, under certain circumstances, within an approved PUD, in the B-2 District. 2. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the City's subdivision and zoning regulations. 3. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, dust, glare, or unsightliness, and will not otherwise adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of the community because the use is located in a commercial district that has been identified as an appropriate location for a mix of uses including multi-family housing. 4. The proposal is anticipated to decrease parking and traffic on the site compared to a student housing or hotel use. 5. The proposal is in keeping with the principles of the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District due to the existing configuration of the site, and the addition of Lot 2 as a development opportunity in the B-2 District. 6. There are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due upon the subject parcel. Proposed Special Requirements for Nursing Home and Assisted Living facilities in the B- 2 District: 7. The building to be used will be upgraded to meet all applicable building and fire codes.