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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 6, 2021 9 <br /> <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig stated he was pleased to see the building would have 14 visitor parking stalls. <br /> <br />Alex __________ discussed the 25 additional parking spaces that was being discussed with <br />Bethel University for overflow parking. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented on the cross access <br />agreement that would have to be reached between the developer and Bethel University. <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />There being additional comments Chair Gehrig closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber requested clarification on the difference between memory care units <br />versus nursing home units. <br /> <br />Mr. Cozine discussed the type of positions he would be hiring for the memory care and assisted <br />living units. <br /> <br />Todd __________ explained his philosophy was to hire and do his own extensive training for <br />his staff members. He noted he would have RNs, LPNs, CNAs and triage nurses on staff. <br /> <br />Alex ___________ discussed the conversations he has had with Bethel University to create <br />internships and training opportunities for nursing students. <br /> <br />Commissioner Weber encouraged the developer to keep the trail safe and open to the public. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to <br />recommend approval of Planning Case 20-022 for a Planned Unit Development, <br />Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Zoning Code Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive <br />based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the thirty-three (33) <br />conditions in the January 6, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was <br />taken. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She <br />noted she would be serving as the Planning Commission liaison for 2021. She thanked Chair <br />Gehrig for his dedicated service to the Planning Commission and thanked Commissioner Vijums <br />for being willing to step up and serve as the Chair. She explained the Council held a Truth in <br />Taxation Hearing on December 14, 2020 where the 2021 budget and tax levy was approved. She