7A, Presbyterian Homes Redevelopment Proposal

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DRAFT November 3, 2010, Planning Commission Minutes Planning Case 10 -012; Preliminary and Final Plat; CUP Amendment, Rezoning, and Master and Final PUD; Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman stated Presbyterian Homes is requesting approval of a Preliminary and Final Plat, Rezoning, CUP Amendment, and Master and Final PUD to allow for a redevelopment of their existing facilities located at 3120 and 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard. She provided background information, a summary of the changes made to the plan after the meeting on October 6, 2010. She stated the Planning Commission is being asked to hold a second public hearing on the revised redevelopment proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council. Staff offers the following thirty -two findings of fact for this proposal: General Findings: 1. The Presbyterian Homes property s a combined total of 22.5 acres in size. 2. The Presbyterian Homes property is currently in the R -2 District. 3. The Presbyterian Homes property has a future land use designation of Public and Institutional in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. 4. The applicant is proposing to re -plat the properties into one parcel; Lot 1, Block 1. 5. The applicant is proposing to demolish 188 independent and assisted living housing units and construct 202 independent and assisted living units in their place. 6. The applicant is proposing to maintain 208 skilled nursing units as they are currently configured on the site. 7. The applicant is proposing to maintain the current uses of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care; however, the mix of uses is proposed to be altered. 8. The proposed development does not require park dedication. 9. The applicant is requesting TIF as part of the redevelopment application. Preliminary and Final Plat Findings: 10. The application conforms to all requirements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Rezoning Findings: 11. The property is currently zoned R -2. 12. Independent, assisted, and skilled nursing care is currently provided on site, as approved by the City. 13. Independent senior housing, once defined as Institutional housing, is now better defined as a multiple family use, which is not permitted in the R -2 District. 14. The application is proposing to rezone the property to R -4 Multiple Dwelling District. 15. The proposed redevelopment, and mix of uses, is a permitted use in the R -4 District with an approved PUD.