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February 26, 2008 City Planner, Janice Gundlach, explained the eastern 1/2 of the property has been vacated for some time, however the westem 1/2 was not. Mayor Larson opened the public Hearing at 6:57. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to close the Public Hearing. 4 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried Public Hearing was closed at 6:58. Motion by CouncUmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to adopt the attached resolution approving the right-of-way vacation of a portion of undeveloped 5"' Avenue. 4 Ayes -0 Nays, Motion Carried ' Council Business 1. Sharon Hansen on behalf of the Clifton House, Inc., 1190 Long lake Road, requests a Planned Residential Development (RD2008 001), Site Plan (IP2008-001), and Minor. Subdivision (MS2008-001) for construction of a 6 -bed resting/nursing facility Report No. 08-071. Resolution No. 08 -022 - City Planner, Janice Gundlach gave an overview of the proposed project A similar request was approved in 2005; however because a Building Permit was not obtained that approval has expired. The differences between the plans approved in 2005 and those submitted in 2008 were presented. The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on January 15, no one attended. The Public Hearing was continued February 19, where the commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Ms. Gundlach stated this was the first of a two phase approval. Councilmember Doffing reported she has received many comments in opposition to this project A concern to Councilmember Doffing is the long term use of this facility, being that there would be a health care facility in a residential neighborhood. Councilmember Bauman stated her opinion that this facility is not comparable to other Health Care centers in New Brighton. Ms. Gundlach clarified that any future use would be covered in the PRD. 'Ihe PRD would not be filed with the Clifton House; the PRD is filed with the land, and is enforceable among future owners. Ms. Sharon Hanson, President of Board of Trustees of Clifton House Incorporated Reported that the Christian Science Church has donated the land to Clifton House Inc. It was not known to Clifton House Inc. that the initial approval granted in 2005 carried a 180 day term. Ms Hanson described the project as a Council13usme� 1. Sharon Hansen on behaff of the Clifton Hous Inc., 1190 Long lake Roac requests a Planned Residential Development (802008-001), Site Plan (LP2008-001), and Minor Subdivision (MS2008-00: for construction of a 6 -be( resting/nursing facility. Report No. 08-071. RFsoumoN N0.08-022.