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Resolution __: Approving a Preliminary PRD for 1101 Black Oak Drive Page 2 of 7 WHEREAS, because the City is in-between Comprehensive Plans and does not have zoning districts established for the new Mixed Use land use categories, the City finds it appropriate to utilize the full flexibilities offered by the PRD ordinance during this unique point in time; and WHEREAS, a complete application for a Preliminary Planned Residential development was received by the City on January 18, 2019, which included an extension to the time limits prescribed by MN Statute 15.99 and 462.358, subdivision 3b for the approval of rezoning, plats, and other land use requests to the later of the following: April 13, 2019, or 120 days from the date the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan is approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the property 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; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the PRD will be confined to the improvements and uses proposed by the applicant which includes a skilled nursing/nursing home component that would otherwise be considered a specially permitted use by underlying R-3B zoning; and WHEREAS, staff fully reviewed the request and prepared a report for consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on February 19, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at the February 19th meeting and considered input from residents; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary planned residential development plan on February 19, 2019, based on the applicant’s submittals and findings of fact; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered on February 26th, 2019, the recommendations of the Planning Commission, Staff, the Applicant's submissions, the contents of the staff report, and other evidence available to the Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of New Brighton hereby approves the proposed preliminary planned residential development for improvements to the Benedictine Health Center based on the following findings of fact: