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BACKGROUND
3601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763.231.5840
TPC@PlanningCo.com
Otsego Planning Commission
D. Daniel Licht, AICP
12 February 2021
27 March 2021
Otsego — Northstar; PUD Development Stage Plan amendment
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Northstar Regional (Northstar) is a mental health provider that operates residential and out-patient
treatment services at their Riverwood Campus located at 10990 95th Street (CSAH 39). The property is
zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District and undeveloped areas of the site adjacent to the
Mississippi River are also within the Mississippi Wild Scenic Recreational River District established in
accordance with Minnesota Rules.
The City Council on 13 April 2020 approved a PUD District amendment and PUD Development Stage Plan
allowing use of the property as a 245 G residential and outpatient treatment facility licensed by the
Minnesota Department of Human Services, as well as a room and board facility licensed by the
Minnesota Department of Health. Use of the property as a 245 G residential and outpatient treatment
facility is limited under the conditions of the PUD Development Stage Plan to 160 persons, including not
more than 64 residential clients. The information presented by Northstar with the PUD Development
Stage Plan application stated that the treatment program would utilize three existing buildings on the
property; the Courtyard building, Bluff House building, and Timothy's Restaurant building.
Northstar is proposing to utilize a fourth existing building (to be known as East Side House) on the
property for patient intake. The Department of Building Safety issued a building permit for remodeling
of the building on 16 December 2020. However, use of the East Side House building as part of the
residential treatment program requires approval of a PUD Development Stage Plan amendment.
Northstar has submitted application for a PUD Development Stage Plan amendment to allow use of the
East Side House for the residential treatment program and a public hearing has been noticed for the
Planning Commission meeting on 16 February 2021 to consider the request.
Exhibits:
■ Site location map
■ Applicant narrative
■ Site Plan (2 pages)
■ Site photographs taken 10 February 2021(2 pages)
■ Building plans dated 11/20/2020 (6 sheets)
ANALYSIS
Proposed Use. The proposed East Side House is a two-story 4,240 square foot building that has been
used as a maintenance building prior to and at the time the PUD Development Stage Plan was approved
for Northstar. Northstar proposes now to use East Side House in a client intake process as part of the
overall residential treatment program. All clients entering the residential treatment program would
begin at East Side House for admission and evaluation, including COVID-19 testing.
The submitted plans provide for eight sleeping rooms with up to 14 beds within East Side House, where
clients may stay between three to seven days before moving to one of the other buildings on the
Riverwood Campus. There is also to be a reception area, office spaces, tech room, laundry, bathrooms,
and common spaces. The plans indicate that there is to be an outdoor patio along the north wall of the
building. Windows have been/are proposed to be added to the east wall on the first and second floors
of the building to meet egress requirements.
Northstar states that staff would be located within the East Side House at all times. The only entry/exit
to the building would be via a secured vestibule with an exterior door on the west wall of the building.
The applicant describes that all other exterior doors would be established as fire exits and that video
surveillance is to be provided at the exterior of the building, interior common areas, and stairwells. No
video surveillance would be installed in treatment rooms or sleeping rooms. City staff recommends
that the provisions regarding access and security for the building be included as conditions of approval.
Capacity. The PUD Development Stage Plan limits capacity of the residential treatment program at the
Riverwood Campus to 160 persons, including not more than 64 residential clients. Northstar is not
proposing to increase the overall number of persons within the treatment program with the remodeling
of the East Side House building. The applicant states that they are planning up to 62 residential clients
plus up to 14 residential clients in the new East Side House, so the number or residential patients is
proposed to increase by 12 persons. There would also be up to 83 clients in the Bluff House in an
intensive outpatient with lodging program who can leave the property during the day. The total number
of persons within the treatment program would be 159, which is within the limit established by the
initial PUD Development Stage Plan for Northstar Riverwood Campus
Screening. The East Side House is setback approximately eight feet from the east property line and
approximately 85 feet from the south property line closest to the building. The eight foot setback from
the east property line is less than the 10 feet that would be required under the B-3, General Commercial
District upon which the PUD District is based. The proposed remodeling of the existing building does
not expand the footprint of the building or further encroach into the setback from the east property
line. The addition of windows to the east wall of the building does create views of the adjacent
property.
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There are mature trees within the yard between the building and east and south property lines. These
deciduous trees provide a canopy for shade, but little in the way of screening for the East Side House
from the adjacent property. With the addition of windows to the east wall of the East Side House, the
patio area on the northeast corner of the building, and paved vehicle access on the west side of the
building, the Planning Commission may consider additional requirements for screening or a fence for
security. The Zoning Ordinance would allow a fence on the property to be up to eight feet in height for
screening the commercial use. Based on the plans stated by applicant for secure access to the building
and to create more separation from the adjacent property, the patio should be relocated to the west
side of the building.
Access. The subject site is accessed from one driveway to CSAH 39, which is poorly located as it is off-
set west of the intersection of CSAH 39 and CSAH 19. The PUD Development Stage Plan for the
Riverwood Campus included a condition that any expansion of the buildings or treatment program may
trigger the ability for the City to require relocation of the driveway to align with the Labeaux Avenue
intersection. As the overall number capacity of the treatment program is not being expanded, City staff
does not see a need to require changes to the site access at this time. A condition of approval of the
PUD Development Stage Plan for the subject site will remain that any expansion of existing buildings or
construction of additional principal structures be that the site access be realigned to the north leg of the
CSAH 39 and CSAH 19 intersection to create a four-way condition.
Off -Street Parking. The site plan approved for the original Riverwood Inn included construction of 164
off-street parking stalls. Based on the data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers used to
determine parking demand for the residential treatment facility, the following number of stalls are
needed:
In -Patient: 76 beds x 0.5 stalls per bed = 38 stalls
Out -Patient: 83 clients x 1 stall per client = 83 stalls
TOTAL 121 stalls
The number of existing off-street parking stalls exceed the estimated demand for the proposed
treatment program use. The existing off-street parking area is in generally poor condition and is in need
of redevelopment to conform to the standards set forth in Section 11-21-7 for stall design and surfacing,
which was made a condition of the PUD Development Stage Plan approval for the facility. The proposed
use of the East Side House includes paving the existing gravel driveway extending from the main parking
area to the building for access. The design and construction of the off-street parking drive aisle and
parking stalls are to be shown on a site plan to be submitted for review and approval of the City
Engineer.
Exterior lighting. The submitted information does not include information regarding exterior lighting to
be installed at the East Side House. Installation of any new light fixtures or any change to the existing
light fixtures must comply with Section 11-16-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, including a 90 -degree
horizontal cut-off to minimize glare towards adjacent properties. All exterior lighting is to be subject to
review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
Utilities. The subject site is currently served by on-site septic systems and private wells. The capacity
of the existing septic system was evaluated by the Department of Building Safety as part of the building
permit review and determined to be adequate. The septic system is subject to a condition of approval
for the property owner to maintain a regular pumping schedule approved by the City Engineer and
retain documents related to pumping or other system services.
Criteria. Section 11-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance establishes that the Planning Commission is to
consider the possible effects of the proposed amendment based upon (but not limited to) the following
factors:
The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: The subject site is guided by the 2012 Comprehensive Plan for commercial uses. This
land use designation is unique north of CSAH 39 and reflects the prior commercial lodging facility
allowed under the provisions of a PUD District originally approved in 1991. The PUD District was
amended in 2020 to allow for use of the property as a residential treatment program as a more
viable long-term use.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Comment: The East Side House is setback from the closest property lines eight feet to the east
and 85 feet to the south. There are existing mature trees in the yards between the East Side
House and property lines, but they provide a canopy and not screening.
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning
Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Comment: The use of the property is to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance,
including applicable provisions of the approved PUD District.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Comment: The proposed use of East Side House as part of the residential treatment program will
not increase the overall capacity of the program. As a result, the changes to the program to
include East Side House is not expected to affect traffic generation.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Comment: The proposed use of East Site House for the residential treatment program will not
affect the City's service capacities.
RECOMMENDATION
Use of the existing building on the Northstar Riverwood Campus as part of the residential treatment
program requires approval of a PUD Development Stage Plan amendment prior to occupancy of the
remodeled East Side House. City staff recommends approval of the proposed PUD Development Stage
Plan amendment for the proposed East Side House subject to the conditions outlined below.
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POSSIBLE ACTIONS
A. Motion to recommend approval of a PUD Development Stage Plan amendment subject to
following conditions:
The conditions of the PUD Development Stage Plan approved by the City Council on 13
April 2020 remain in full force and effect unless specifically modified herein.
The East Side House shall be constructed and operated as described by the plans and
materials on file with the City except as specifically modified herein.
Use of the property as a 245 G residential and outpatient treatment facility shall be
limited to 160 persons, including not more than:
76 residential clients within the East Side House and Courtyard buildings.
b. 84 outpatient clients with overnight lodging within the Bluff House building.
4. Northstar staff shall be present within the East House building at all times and video
monitoring shall be provided for all common areas, stairwells, exterior doors or areas
other than designated rooms designated on the submitted plans for sleeping or
treatment.
5. Exterior access shall be limited to the secure vestibule within the floor plan. All other
door shall be designated as Fire Access Only, locked from the outside, and equipped
with a latch alarm.
6. The site plans shall be revised to relocate the outdoor patio to the west side of the
building, subject to review and approval of City staff.
7. Off -Street Parking:
There shall be a minimum of 121 off-street parking stalls in conformance with
Section 11-21-7 of the Zoning Ordinance.
b. The number of required off-street parking stalls may be reduced subject to
approval of the Zoning Administrator based on floor plans showing office and
meeting room areas to be calculated at a ratio of one parking stall per 200 square
feet.
Plans for repaving the existing parking area and expansion drive aisle and parking
area adjacent to the East Side House shall be subject to review and approval of
City staff.
All exterior light fixtures for the East Side House shall comply with Section 11-16-6 of the
Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
B. Motion to recommend the application be denied based on a finding that the request is
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Motion to table.
C. Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
Ron Wagner, City Engineer
David Kendall, City Attorney
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Site Location Map
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NorthStar Regional Eastside House Program Description
Eastside House -This premier, newly renovated 4240 -square -foot, ADA -
accessible admissions facility will supply 14 assessment and withdrawal
management beds licensed under DHS rules 245F. Medically monitorec
withdrawal management services are provided by licensed clinical and
Registered Nursing staff.
This building will serve as a triage center for all clients and will make the
entire Riverwood programming operation more comprehensive and clinically
effective. Nursing and other treatment staff are onsite in the Eastside House
24 hours per day/ 7 days per week.
Upon arrival to the NorthStar Regional Riverwood campus, all clients will
check in at the Eastside House for admission, orientation and evaluation. As
clients enter the Eastside House facility, COVID-19 screenings will be
conducted, thus adding a level of health and safety for the entire Riverwood
site. Clients will then be screened by nursing and clinical staff to determine
medical, clinical, and alcohol and chemical management needs.
After evaluation at the Eastside House, clients will be assigned to appropriate
levels of care in the other Riverwood buildings. Clients may stay in the
Eastside House for 3-7 days if more comprehensive medical, psychiatric, or
withdrawal management services are required.
In addition to eight bedrooms for up to 14 clients, the facility also has a
family/group room, telemed offices, an assessment office, a tech office,
nursing office, and client laundry. Eastside House is wood -framed, has
painted panel siding, and sliding egress windows. Surveillance cameras will
be used on the outside of the building, in stairwells, and in common areas.
Cameras will not be located in the clinical treatment rooms or in the
bedrooms.
Programming will be conducted on the first floor. Bedrooms are located on
the first and second floor. There is an ADA double -occupancy room with full
bath on the first floor.
A new asphalt road provides safe access for clients arriving to the Eastside
House. New water lines, a fire sprinkler system and septic system were
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To: Otsego City Council/Planning-Zoning
Hi, my name is Sally Gardner. Thank you for letting me speak. I live in Monticello and have
been married to my husband Jeff for 36 years. We have 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren. I
have known the Spencer's for 40+ year. The Turnquist's for 40+ years as well. My family and
Stewart have been gardening on his property for about 15 years. We have a small business
called Gardner's Garden. We grow fruit and vegetables for local farmer's markets and a CSA
program. I was opposed to the treatment facility, but Stewart had assured me it was a good
thing. I agree that It is a good thing. I know this because I had a brother who was an addict. He
lost his battle 3 years ago. From his experience I know how aggressive and erratic one's
behavior can be. 160 men at 1 time is very concerning. Coupled with only 2 security officers
present, the situation is even more alarming!
It was first presented that the 3 main buildings would house or facilitate treatment for clients.
Now, without conversation with the adjoining neighbors, the garage/maintenance building is
being transformed into an intake center. This building is very close to where I work every day
of the summer. I work up to 12 hours a day. I have a couple of college age girls that help me
every day, for up to 5 or 6 hours. I am very worried for their and my safety.
I enjoy what I do. It is very peaceful and relaxing. But this will no longer be the case. If that
building is allowed to be anything but what it was, a garage, I will no longer be at ease working
alone, with the girls, or taking my grandkids out to pick vegetables and berries or feed the
goats.
I have a close friend that is a licensed clinical social worker with her own practice. Her sister is a
RN at the Hazelden treatment center. I spoke with them about my concerns when my brother
entered treatment. I asked if patients were typically confined or secure but was told that is not
usually the case and they would be able to leave as they please. My understanding is it would
be the same with this facility. The doors would not be locked. If a patient wished to leave,
there is nothing to stop them and they could easily climb over the fence and head my way. The
most vulnerable or questionable time would be during the intake process. Nothing would be in
place to stop them from coming onto the property I use, and I would be there alone or maybe
with just one or two of the young girls that help me.
Just a year to two ago I was working alone in our high tunnel. I heard a noise and went over to
the farmhouse with my trowel in hand. To my surprise, I saw the house door was open. A man
appeared from around the corner of the garage. He looked a bit disheveled. I yelled "what are
you doing here!", my heart pounding. Then a woman came out of the house and the two said
they were looking for their lost dog. I said a dog wouldn't be in the house, the door was closed!
She said it was open. We exchanged more words and she said they were staying at the
extended stay next door if I found the dog. I just kept telling them to get off the property and I
would be calling the police. They finally left by climbing back over the fence. I called the police,
and they came and after checking in the house and around the property, we found items from
the house that were left by the fence. They were not able to locate the two. Point is that
incident made me very aware how easy one can climb the fences around the property while
ignoring the "No Trespassing" signs.
I have come to accept and realize the value of having this treatment facility available for those
with addictions. However, the plan originally presented did not include the transformation of
the garage/maintenance building into an intake center. Doing so will not allow me to feel safe
any longer working alone or with my employees or grandkids.
Thank you for your time.
Sally Gardner
February 5, 2021
To: Otsego City Council
I am Sarenja Betz, Stewart's daughter. My concern is regarding the maintenance building being changed into an intake
center and office. I have many wonderful memories of spending time growing up there as a child. I now enjoy sharing
this experience with my children on our family visits to see my dad. We love picnicking outside my grandparents' home
and visiting with the goats.
If staff and patients overlook our activities, the tradition is ruined. My family and I would feel immensely uncomfortable
with any of the 150 male patients and numerous staff having direct access to viewing our property and activities.
Especially concerning is that even though the facility was marketed to the community as highly secure, it turns out that
the doors outside of the main entrances will remain unlocked for people to exit 24/7. These patients who would be
considered most at risk could easily cross over to my dad's property as that is closer to them than anywhere else.
I ask you to not allow the maintenance building to be changed into offices and an intake center for patient rooms. There
is plenty of space in the three buildings not as close to the property line. Plus, that is what was originally proposed to
the community, so why allow this change now? Especially since they knew they were supposed to go in front of the
council for approval and instead someone went and got a permit. Why the need for this deceptive behavior? That leads
me to question if they are hiding other alternate intentions from the community.
Please consider the community and how this directly affects the neighbors. There is already a great sense of unease
about the rehab center and that is before knowing about the doors remaining open for patients to leave at will. I
respectfully ask that the Council not allow the maintenance building to be changed from its currently permitted use.
Respectfully,
Sarenja Betz
February 9, 2021
Dear Mayor Stockamp and City Council Members,
I am Sandra Weiberg, Stewart Turnquist's sister, and I appreciate the opportunity to express my
concern about the intentions of the owners of the property adjoining my brother's farm.
The owners properly applied for and received permission to use the facility as a drug treatment center,
with the current maintenance building to continue to be used for maintenance, I have now learned
that they have circumvented the approval process and the local government to make changes at their
own will. They are planning to turn the maintenance building into an intake center with overnight
facilities for patients. This is a dramatic change in the use of the building, and due to the close proximity
to the property line, is a threat to the quiet enjoyment of the land my brother has owned for over 50
years. My concern is not only for the effect of these changes on my brother's property, but also for the
precedent this will create for future activities.
Otsego is a growing community with a dedicated Mayor and City Council that has worked hard to make
the right decisions for the future of the area they call home. Processes have been put in place for the
benefit and protection of individual property owners and the community as whole. I respectfully ask
that the Council not allow the maintenance building to be changed from its currently permitted use.
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Dear Community Resident,
My name is Jason Vanderscoff, the CEO of NorthStar Regional. I am writing to inform you of our desire to
purchase the Riverwood Extended Stay Inn and repurpose the property as a me ical c emical dependency.
residential treatment facili in the coming year. We hope that outlining our proposal will aid your understanding
0 our mtentions. We ave had preliminary meetings with Wright County and the City of Otsego. The City of
Otsego is meeting in January to consider an amendment to the Planned Unit Development District governing the
use of the property.
NorthStar Regional Overview
NorthStar Regional (NSR) is a behavioral health organization dedicated to helping people with mental health and
substance use disorders move forward in hope. NSR provides residential and intensive outpatient (IOP) co-
occurring disorders treatment; mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families; mental health IOP
and group programs; psychiatry services; and sober housing. NorthStar Regional has treatment locations in
Chaska, Chanhassen, Maple Grove, and Shakopee. We are set apart from other treatment centers specifically
because of our intensive psychiatric services, our emphasis on quality integrated mental health treatment, and our
commitment to continuing care and housing.
Headquartered in Chaska, Minnesota, NorthStar Regional was founded in 2015 by Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP,
LADC; Jason Vanderscoff, LADC; and Thomas Winegarden, MD. Dr. Baumchen operated Northland Counseling
Services with 30 clinicians in 3 locations and has over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Winegarden is a board-
certified adult and addiction psychiatrist with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric experience.
Jason Vanderscoff was CEO of Five Stars Recovery Center in Chaska for 15 years before NorthStar Regional
purchased assets and combined the three entities. We now currently operate a 48 -bed residential facility for men
in Shakopee and a 17 -bed facility for women in Chaska. We have 65 IOP with lodging beds in Chaska,
Chanhassen, and Maple Grove. Additionally, we operate 9 other sober houses. We have mental health clinics in
Chaska, Chanhassen, and Maple Grove.
Community Reputation
We have an excellent professional reputation in the community. NorthStar Regional's list of referral sources
includes Center for Drug and Alcohol, Christian Family Solutions, Dakota County, Douglas County, Fairview
Southdale, Fairview University of Minnesota,'LeSeuer County, Teen Focus Recovery Center, The Haven, United
Hospital, and Wantonwan County Human Services. We also receive referrals from Scott, Rice, Ramsey, Olmstead,
Nicollet, McLeod, Isanti, Hennepin, Goodhue, Crow Wing, Chisago, Cass, Brown, Blue Earth and Anoka
Counties. NorthStar Regional is the preferred, provider for the Scott County Drug Court. We do have a larger list
of referral sources that can be provided upon request.
Proposed Treatment Services
This project at Riverwood Extended Stay Inn would enable us to combine the strengths of current services and
provide needed treatment and group residential housing for Mental Health and Chemical Dependency clients in
Wright County. At completion, the proposed facility would house and treat up to 160 men (64 clients in
residential treatment for up to 30 days and 96 clients in intensive outpatient treatment for up to 90 days).
Additionally, houses in the community would be purchased to provide safe sober homes for clients following
treatment. Similar residential treatment centers include New Beginnings in Waverly (25.5 miles) Centra Care
Recovery Plus (41.1 miles) and St. Cloud Metro Treatment Center (35.9 miles). The combined population of
Albertville, Elk River, Otsego, Monticello, and Buffalo is over 92,000.
1045 Stoughton Ave, Chaska, MN 55318
www.northstarregional.com ( phone: 952.448.6557 1 fax: 952.448.6047
Client Profile
The target population for this gender -specific facility is males, ages 18-100 with the most common clients in the
18-68 age range. It is anticipated that many of the clients will have had lengthy histories of mental health and
substance use disorders. They will likely have had other social, relational, occupational, legal, and housing
difficulties. Many will be low income. Most of our clients will have had previous addiction treatment.
I 2017, the city of Otseg hao d preliminarilJ y ap � use of this facility for.ad coon treatment ment he th,
or other iser dential ealthcare uses. At that time, the county Sheriff had written a letter of support for addiction
treatment using the Riverwood Property.
Employment Profile
Our proposed residential and intensive outpatient co-occurring treatment program would not only create
additional jobs in the'Otsego area through the hiring of staff — including nurses, mental health therapists,
addiction counselors, technicians, cooks, dishwashers, maintenance workers,.administrators, psychologists and
psychiatry providers — it will help create a higher level of care for residents in the northwest metro area who
suffer from co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. There will be a minimum of seven staff on
duty, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
The current staffing proposal includes:
1 Director
14 Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselors (LADC)
8 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC)
3 Float counselors
40 Techs
12 Kitchen staff
5 Administrative professionals
3 Admission coordinators
4 Drivers
1 HR representative
1 Caretaker
1 Handyman
3 House Keepers
3 Psychiatry Nurse Practitioners
6 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
2 Scribes
2 Security Officers
109 Total Full and Part-time Employees
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Courtyard Building, th Iuff House, and V&o—tvhy s Restaurant. The three major buildings -will be kept intact with
only cosmetic updating or minor remodeling changes, with one notable exception. A fire sprinkler system will be
installed in each of the three maior buildings that will meet all Minnesota State Fire Marshall code requirement
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to accommodate 248 hotel guests, event guests, and staff.
in 2017 and
Timeline for Remodeling of the Facility and Occupancy
Our desire is to purchase the Riverwood Center on March 31, 2020. Existing operation as Riverwood Inn would
continue while initial remodeling begins. We would start with remodeling of the restaurant and the pool areas;
both are not currently in use. We would also begin remodeling some larger meeting spaces, adding walls, doors,
and necessary electrical wiring and HVAC. Construction of the sprinkler system would begin within a month or
two of possession. Some reduction in existing services would be experienced in May or June 2020. The Inn would
continue to accommodate some guests until August or September. Guests would be notified in advance of any
disruption of services. Guests will be informed of the limits of their stay when they book rooms. Some
construction noise inside the buildings is expected. Building Inspections, Fire, Health and DHS inspections would
be conducted in September/ October. We anticipate opening and operating as a treatment center between October
1 and November 1, 2020.
Community Safety
For NorthStar Regional, client and community safety are of highest concern. Research has shown that drug
treatment programs improve life outcomes for individuals and decrease the likelihood that a drug -involved
person will be admitted to the criminal justice system. Treatment serves as a safe and secure environment where
people get free of drug and alcohol use and develop skills to prevent relapse and reintegrate into the community.
In our facilities, clients cannot use any drugs or alcohol. Rule violations may result in immediate dismissal from
treatment, return to the criminal justice system'or referral to another level -of care. Compliance with our policies is
monitored through room checks, thorough search of belongings upon arrival, weekly alcohol and drug screens
with confirmation and additional drug screens with suspected use. Our facilities will be monitored 2417 by clinical
staff, treatment technicians, and security officers. Additionally, interior and exterior public areas are monitored by
video cameras. We have strict visitation rules and enforce our no trespassing policies. We have a thorough
evaluation and intake procedure ensuring that clients are an appropriate fit for our programs. We do not provide
care for sex offenders or arsonists.
Individualized Continuum of Care
Personal success in recovery occurs when treatment focuses on the entire person, including but not limited to
physical, mental, and emotional problems. Each client at this new facility would be treated holistically, addressing
substance use, mental health and medical/psychiatric issues. This approach allows us to achieve the best treatment
outcomes. Length of participation will vary as treatment plans are individualized, however, most clients in the
residential treatment center will be there for 30 days. Following this, continuum of care options are available for
counseling and housing facilities operated by NorthStar Regional. These aftercare options would include
counseling, psychiatry services, intensive outpatient mental health programs, intensive outpatient chemical
dependency treatments and sober homes. It is our intent to provide the highest quality of professional services on
a campus that will reflect the standards, image and pride of the local community-.
City Meeting Dates
• Otsego City Planning Commission Meeting on February 18, 2020
• Otsego City Council Meeting on February 24, 2020
It is our mission to supply high quality professional care in a safe and compassionate environment. We appreciate
your support in this endeavor. If you need further information, please contact me by email at
jason@northstarregional.com.
Thank you.
Jason Vanderscoff, CEO
NorthStar Regional
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Otsego Planning Commission
Otsego City Hall
13400 901h Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
Re: NorthStar Regional Treatment Center — East Side Shop Building
Dear Planning Commission:
I represent Stewart Turnquist, the owner of the property located at 11020 95th Street NE,
Otsego, Minnesota, Parcel No. 118800132202 (the "Tumquist Property"). The Turnquist
Property is located to the east of the northerly portion of the property owned by NorthStar
Regional, located at 10990 95th Street NE, Otsego, Minnesota (the "NorthStar Property").
In early 2020, my client received a letter from NorthStar Regional, as did many of his
neighbors in that area of Otsego, explaining that NorthStar Regional was seeking approval from
the City of Otsego to convert the Riverwood Inn and Conference Center into a chemical
dependency residential treatment facility. Mr. Turnquist recognized the value of such a
treatment facility and did not object to the conversion of the NorthStar Property to a residential
treatment facility use. However, my client's positive reaction to the proposed use of the
NorthStar Property was based not only on his recognition of the value of a residential treatment
facility in general, but also specifically because the description of the proposed new use of the
NorthStar Property by NorthStar Regional, in its letter to him and others in the community,
stated that only the three major buildings on the property would be remodeled as necessary to
enable the operation of the treatment facility. The NorthStar Regional letter stated that "there
are three major buildings and one small storage house on the property". The three main
buildings referred to in the letter were the Courtyard Building, the Bluff House and Timothy's
Restaurant. The reference to the storage house was a reference to what has historically always
been used as a shop/maintenance building (the "Shop Building"). The letter from NorthStar
Regional went on to state that "the three major buildings will be kept intact with only cosmetic
updating or minor remodeling changes, with one notable exception. Afire sprinkler system will
be installed in each of the three major buildings that will meet all Minnesota State Fire Marshall
code requirements. No other structural changes or additions are needed."
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The proposed significant expansion of the use of the Shop Building was not mentioned or
discussed a year ago when NorthStar Regional appeared before the City for its initial application
to operate the treatment facility, neither in the February 2020 letter nor in any of the hearings and
proceedings undertaken by the City of Otsego during the first several months of 2020. Because
the Shop Building lies less than 10 feet from the westerly boundary line of his property it was
extremely important to my client that NorthStar Regional's letter a year ago did not propose any
remodeling or change of use for the Shop Building. His goat barn is located immediately
adjacent to the Shop Building. His daughter and his grandchildren often visit the goats and
picnic in that area, which is located in full view of and very close to the Shop Building. The
historical use of the Shop Building for maintenance purposes had not negatively impacted the
use of my client's property for the activities described above. Now, however, NorthStar
Regional has begun remodeling the Shop Building. Windows have been added. And most
concerning is this: NorthStar Regional now wants to convert the Shop Building into what they
call the "East Side House". Frankly, that was never part of the deal when NorthStar Regional
first applied to Otsego in 2020 to convert the NorthStar Property to a treatment facility. The
proposed expansion of the Shop Building is described by NorthStar Regional as follows: to
"receive new residents for evaluation and acclimation into the program. It includes staff offices,
residential rooms, lounge and program areas" (emphasis added), that would house up to 16
residents (according to the submitted blueprints) who will have free ingress and egress from the
Shop Building at all times. Security is a real concern for my client, and it is clear from NorthStar
Regional's documentation that it is not licensed to restrict its residents' access into and out of the
Shop Building, day or night.
The Shop Building is clearly a (presumably lawful) nonconforming structure. The
February 12, 2021 TPC Planning Report (the "Planning Report") states that the Shop Building is
setback about eight feet from the east line of the NorthStar Property. As stated in the Planning
Report, "the eight foot setback from the east property line is less than the 10 feet that would be
required under the B-3, General Commercial District upon which the PUD District is based."
The proposed alterations to the Shop Building appear to violate Otsego Code Chapter 15, Section
11-15-3 which regulates non -conformities. Code Section 11-15-3 D states that normal
maintenance, including repairs or incidental alterations, are permitted, but that building
alterations that intensify a nonconforming structure are prohibited. Certainly, the building
alterations proposed by NorthStar Regional are much more than normal maintenance or
incidental alterations and in fact will intensify the Shop Building.
It is interesting to note that the building permit application submitted by NorthStar
Regional's contractor makes no mention of remodeling the Shop Building for use as a residence
for up to 16 persons. More importantly Permit No. 2020-01808, which apparently was issued by
the City to NorthStar Regional's contractor on December 18, 2020, states that it is a building
permit for "East Side House — remodeling into offices and lounge area". Again, no mention of
remodeling for the purpose of housing up to 16 persons and use of the Shop Building for
receiving new residents for evaluation and acclimation into the treatment program. While
NorthStar Regional may have already started remodeling the Shop Building, they have done that
at their own risk. NorthStar Regional was advised that it needed permission from the City to
significantly expand the use of the Shop Building, and that no building permit was to be issued
until these proceedings had been conducted.
In summary, NorthStar Regional's new application is unacceptable to my client and he
firmly opposes the proposed substantial expansion of the Shop Building, which will have a
significant negative impact on the continued use of the adjacent area of his property by my client
and his daughters and grandchildren. They are understandably not going to be comfortable
visiting the goat barn and picnicking in the area with residents coming and going, as well as all
the other activity that will be associated with the proposed expanded use of the Shop Building. It
is fundamentally unfair for my client and his family to be subjected to such an expanded use of a
building that is located in very close proximity to their activities on his property, especially when
this proposed expanded use was never mentioned or described a year ago when NorthStar
Regional first brought its treatment center proposal to the City. We urge the City to deny
NorthStar Regional's application to significantly alter and intensify the structure and use of the
Shop Building.
Ve truly yours,
David J. L�nh r
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cc: Stewart Turnquist
February 8, 2021
Dear Mayor Stockamp and City Council Members,
I'm Tanja Turnquist Sayles, Stewart Turnquist's daughter. I would like to express my thoughts regarding the owners of
NorthStar Rehab center in Otsego. They want to change the two-story storage building into an office and treatment
facility. They already have added windows so there are three 2 -story walls with windows overlooking our family farm
just a few feet away from the property line.
Being that family has lived in the area for over a century, we naturally have many traditions since it's been our home for
decades. I have wonderful memories growing up there as a child. It's a continued joy I now share with my children on
our family visits to see my dad. We always look forward to feeding and watching the goats while picnicking outside my
grandparents' home.
If this change of use is approved, NorthStar staff and patients would overlook our activities just a few feet away from the
property line; the tradition will be destroyed. We would feel uncomfortable with such an intrusion on our privacy. Any
of the 150 male patients and numerous staff would now have direct access to viewing our property and activities. The
maintenance shed would no longer provide a buffer. A feeling of discomfort would taint our visits and negatively affect
my dad being able to move around freely as he'd feel like a fish in a glass bowl. Additionally, concerning is that even
though the facility was marketed to the community as highly secure, it turns out that the doors outside of the main
entrances will remain unlocked for people to exit 24/7. What are the plans to address that?
I respectfully request that NorthStar use the three buildings for their operations and the building next to our property
line continue to be what it has been — a maintenance building.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
ear
Tanja Turnquist Sayles
D. DANIEL LICHT
From: mae spencer <maespencerpots@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 11:49 AM
To: DDL@planningco.com
Subject: FW: Public Hearing by Little Tree Properties
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From: mae spencer
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 20211:54 PM
To: DDL@PlanningCo.com
Subject: Public Hearing by Little Tree Properties
To the City Council/& Planning Commission,
My name is Mae Spencer and I wish to voice my concerns regarding the garage building being renamed
East House Building. This garage was never ever a residence. What was the original residence on the property was
bulldozed down many years ago.
When and how did this come to be called East House and why?
Now I understand they want to use this as more housing and intake area.
In spite of reassurances that staff would know where the patients would be at all times with locked doors in the front
of the building, the back doors would remain unlocked to be open for egress so patients can always get out.
This is certainly not how it was marketed to us from the beginning.
This moves the patients much closer to the property my husband Bob and I have lived on for the last 56 years.
I am a ceramist and must often go out late to check a kiln and/or stoke the wood stove. It is discomforting to me to
think
Someone could have wandered in. I have used our field area as a great place to walk for years and have so enjoyed the
peace
and quiet.
I ask that the council not allow the garage to be changed from it's currently permitted use as a maintenance building.
The changes would be very different from the original plan proposed to the community, and change our lives drastically.