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February 26, 2019 Page 5 of 6 presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated the Benedictine Health Center is seeking approval of a Preliminary Planned Residential Development to remodel and expand their existing facility at 1101 Black Oak Drive. The project will include remodeling of the existing building, demolition of an older portion of the current facility, and construction of a new wing on the central and southern portions of the property to accommodate 56 new independent living units, 40 additional assisted living units, 24 additional living memory care units and 8 skilled nursing apartments to complement the current facility. Once complete, a total of 194 units over the entirety of the campus will provide a “continuum of care” for seniors allowing area residents to age in place regardless of their health status. Feedback and concerns from residents were reviewed with the Council. He reported staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Preliminary PRD with conditions. Councilmember Jacobsen noted he attended the Planning Commission meeting for Councilmember Burg. He thanked all of the residents that came forward to express their concerns at this meeting. He stated he appreciated all of the discussion that was held regarding this request. Mayor Johnson thanked staff for providing the Council with a detailed report on the PRD. She stated she was concerned with how traffic will impact the surrounding neighborhood. She understood that Benedictine was willing to work with vendors to ensure they use a specific route. However, in the end she also understood that vendors had no road restrictions and could drive wherever they liked. She encouraged Benedictine to speak with their staff and vendors to ensure they were parking and driving where required. She stated this would make Benedictine a great neighbor both now and going into the future. She noted she would be offering her support to the request because it would be adding valuable housing to the community. Councilmember Jacobsen discussed the conditions that were recommended for approval by staff and stated he appreciated the fact that traffic would be rerouted to a new entrance point. He commented further on the growing need for senior housing in New Brighton. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider Resolution approving a Site Plan for STOR to repurpose the existing building at 315 5th Avenue NW as an indoor storage facility. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the proposed Site Plan based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the staff recommended conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained Valley Sunrise properties is looking to repurpose the former Printcraft building at 315 5th Avenue NW into a climate controlled self-storage facility. In addition to retrofitting the existing building, they are also seeking to construct six (6) non-climate-controlled storage locker buildings on the eastern portion of the property. No variances or special use permits are needed, but the addition of new structures on the site triggers a site plan review per Chapter 8, Article 1 of the zoning code. He reported staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Site Plan with conditions. Mayor Johnson asked if the soil on this site was contaminated. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported there were no findings to that indicate there was a problem with the soil. However, if after digging up the site a problem was to occur, the applicant would be responsible for removing any contaminated soils and replacing them with clean fill. He commented further on the filtration basin that was being installed on the site. Shawn Bruce, 5115 Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park, introduced himself to the Council and discussed his plans for the proposed climate controlled self-storage facility. 2. Consider Resolution approving a Site Plan for STOR to repurpose the existing building at 315 5th Avenue NW as an indoor storage facility.