2018.04.17 Planning Minutes SIGNED

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Planning Director Gundlach commented Rise, Inc. serves adults within intellectual and physical disabilities, learning disabilities, brain injury and many more conditions by offering day programs that provide recreational and leisure activities to remain active and healthy. Examples of programming activities include cooking, art, music, exercise, health and wellness groups, and news and current events. The applicant intends to open on September 17, 2018 contingent on securing a lease agreement with the City and license approval by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Planning Director Gundlach stated separate to the Special Use Permit, the City Council will be considering a lease agreement with Rise, Inc. for use of the NBCC space. It's worth noting NBCC staff are agreeable to leasing space to Rise, Inc. and find their program to be complimentary to existing services at the NBCC. In order to operate at the NBCC Rise, Inc. will need to secure a Special Use Permit, a lease agreement with the City, and a license through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The State license includes inspection by the City's Fire Marshal to ensure safe and efficient exiting is available in the event of an emergency. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The program serves a maximum of 21 persons, including staff and program attendees. 2. The program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. 3. Program hours shall generally be limited to 7 a.m. — 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. 4. Program attendees arrive to the property via Rise transportation buses or private drop-off, with two or three staff utilizing the NBCC's off-street parking lot. 5. The Special Use Permit shall be automatically granted a 180 -day extension per Zoning Code Section 8-250, expiring one-year from the date of City Council action unless acted on. Judy Anderson, Rise Program Coordinator, introduced herself to the Commission and noted she runs adult day programs in Coon Rapids, Maplewood, Fridley and Mounds View. Commissioner Fynewever stated she was excited to see Rise was looking to locate in New Brighton. She asked if Ms. Anderson had discussed lock -downs or other types of security measures that should be put in place if a Rise adult were to have a break down at the Community Center. Ms. Anderson explained each adult attending the adult day program would have specific protocols in place. She commented the purpose of locating Rise at the New Brighton Community Center was to have these individuals immersed in the community. She provided further comment on how Rise adults would be escorted to and from the building on a daily basis. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti asked if any other Rise locations were located on the second floor. Ms. Anderson stated the Maplewood location was on the second floor and utilized an elevator. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner Biedenfeld, to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7-0. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti suggested the Rise staffing requirements not be limited to two or three members. Staff suggested Condition 4 be amended to read: Program attendees arrive to the property via Rise transportation buses or private drop-off.