Council unanimously approves senior living campus subdivision plan
The Brooklyn Center City Council unanimously approved a plan to legally divide the Woodlake at New Hope senior living campus into two separate properties on August 5, 2026. The subdivision will allow the nursing facility and assisted living apartments to secure independent financing for renovations and operations, without any physical changes to the buildings.
The council voted 8-0 to approve Planning Case 2604, which creates a Common Interest Community (CIC) plat separating the Woodlake Health Care and Rehabilitation Center at 8000 Bass Lake Road from the Woodlake Residences at 8008 Bass Lake Road. The two buildings currently operate as a single senior living campus but will become legally distinct properties.
Owner Reuben Noble explained that the subdivision is purely a financial restructuring. "Nothing is changing operationally at all about the buildings," Noble said. "It's purely just a tax distinction." He noted that the nursing home will secure a HUD-financed mortgage to remain stable, while the assisted living facility will obtain separate bank financing to fund capital improvements already underway. The management structure will remain unchanged, with both properties governed by the same board.
During the public hearing, commissioners reviewed an email raising operational questions about the facility. However, Commissioner Collier clarified that these concerns fell outside the scope of the plat decision. "It was purely operational questions regarding how the business can operate," Collier said, noting the email had "no bearing over your decision tonight." The concerns were acknowledged and forwarded to management.
The council also discussed the city's 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which is currently under development. Planning Commission members will serve as the committee overseeing the plan, incorporating feedback from various stakeholders to guide the city's future direction. Updates on the plan's progress will be provided at strategic points during development.
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