09-07-1988 Planning Commission Agenda-Minutes

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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Planning Commission Meeting, September 7, 1988 Page 2 CASE #88-26 (Cont'd) The Planner stated if approval of the SUP is granted by the Village, the action should contain a statement of the reasons why the special use should be permitted; he referred Commission to page 2 of his report which lists four reasons. Bergly also explained the recommendation • for approval should contain conditions relating to the use, which are listed on page 2 of his memorandum of 9-7-88. John Hoffman, Attorney representing the Bradford estate, advised at this time they are considering only groups of 3 to 4 elderly for vacation/overnight sessions for periods of 3 to 4 days at the maximum, as listed under REQUEST, Item #2 of the Planner's memorandum. Hoffman explained the facility may not be appropriate for larger groups or longer sessions; he requested the application be amended to reflect the above. Members questioned the limited parking on site and if the elderly would be transported by bus or automobiles. Mary Quirk, Executive Director of the organization, advised the site has been utilized in this manner for the last ears eight and g y parking along the driveway and street has not posed any problems. She stated they have not contemplated changing the site to accommodate a parking area at this time. Quirk advised the elderly have problems boarding and exiting buses; vehicles drop them off close to the home and then park along the drive and street to allow for the next drop off. There was discussion relative to further expansion of the site. Mary Quirk advised the activities would remain as listed in the request; she stated if there are plans to increase activities or improve the site they would make application to review and amend the Special Use Permit. There was discussion regarding the •$ g parking situation and Commission questioned if the City had received complaints relative to parking in this area and if the recommendation for approval included a condition to avoid on-street parking would it hinder the applicant. Mary Quirk advised they would be required to amend the proposal and add a parking lot; she noted it was the intention of the organization to have the site remain as it currently exists. Planner Bergly advised the site as it exists could accommodate six or seven vehicles near the garage area and along the driveway; there is a substantial shoulder along the street. Deputy Clerk Iago advised she was not aware of any complaints regarding parking on Hamline or at the site. Commission also discussed the temporary sign that is utilized on the garage to direct persons to the site. The Caretaker advised the sign is only utilized on a temporary basis to direct persons to the site and is not permanently placed on the garage. Chairman Curtis asked if there were any comments from the floor. Ed Schumacher, 3140 North Hamline, stated he respected work of the organization • however he expressed opposition to the proposal. He stated his concern was related to any expansion of the site, setting precedent in the area and the possibility of site detracting from his property value.