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Curtis noted there are some specific conditions directed at t e current applicant that makes the conditional use permit somewhat unique. Curtis indicated currently if a different school came in that met all the same conditions,they would not have to appear before the Planni g Commission. Kang asked whether the Planning Commission can limit the number of beds. Curtis stated the Planning Commission does have the ability to limit the number of beds. Miller stated he would like to make one correction in Staf6 report and that it is a ten bed facility rather than an eight bed facility. Tom Betti,Designer, indicated that would still work with al the lot requirements. Miller stated in his view this is a great use of the property fe r the neighborhood. They have been in contact with all the neighbors within 300 feet of the facility .nd that the majority of the neighbors are supportive of the project. They would be working in conju ction with Hennepin County. (#10-3442,DIRK MILLER ON BEHALF OF THE EMI Y PROGRAM,CONTINUED) Kang asked whether this would be a court-ordered facility. Miller indicated the residents would check in voluntarily. I e Hennepin County Attorney's Office has a separate section for eating disorders and The Emily Progra works directly with them. Hennepin County has developed a program called Community Commitment, hich recommends not sending someone to a locked psychiatric ward for this type of problem. The patie H is would be there for approximately five months and there is licensed staff on hand at all hours of the day. The Emily Program also works with Methodist Hospital. Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. j 1 Rice commented in her view it is a good use of the building' Feuss stated she also is in agreement with the proposed use f the building. Kang noted there would probably be less traffic under this ulse than there was with the Hill School. Curtis stated she would discuss this application with City A orney Mattick to see whether this conditional use permit could be limited to this specific use. Schoenzeit recommended that this not be a locked facility. I Kang indicated she would also like it limited to a ten bed facility. Kang stated she would like to maintain the residential character of the area. Miller stated they want to have a safe, attractive building, and that they will be a good neighbor.