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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 11, 2008 COMP PLAN, Mr. Matt Frisbie, Frisbie Architects, appeared before the Commission REZONING, and reviewed the Comforts of Home proposal to construct an assisted CONCEPT living and memory care community consisting of a total of 44 private PUD - apartment units on property located on County Road B. Frisbie reviewed COUNTY the site plan noting that the building will be two stories in height and ROAD BEAST - have a 15,000 square foot footprint. FIe indicated that they will be working COMFORTS with the City Engineer and the Watershed to meet all storm water retention OF HOME and treatment requirements. Frisbie then reviewed the exterior materials proposed for the building, noting that stone will beat the bottom of the structure, hardy board siding next, and a synthetic material at the top. The roof will be asphalt shingles. Frisbie noted the sweeping porch on the front of the building with an entry/drop-off area. The building will have acraftsman/cottage look. Knudsen asked about staff size. Brian Winger, Comforts of Home, reported that there will be 8 to 10 employees on duty during the day, and 2 to 3 overnight. He indicated that there will not be a lot of traffic to site as residents do not drive. Traffic will consist of employee and visitor traffic. Knudsen asked about the topography of the site noting that it slopes significantly to the south. Winger reported that full engineering will be done for the site. It is anticipated that swales will be used to infiltrate water and direct it to a ponding area. There will be no water leaving the site. Again, Comforts of Home will work with the City Engineer on drainage issues. Duray noted that the site is hilly and asked if there will be a lot of grading done to place the building on the site. Winges anticipated that there will be a retaining wall on one side of the building. They will review the topography to determine how to place the building to minimize site impact. Barraclough suggested angling the building so it has a better presence from Highway 36. Winges replied that this is an option they will look at. Hall asked if there was any concern about the safety of residents given the proximity of the railroad tracks to this site. Winges reported that the building is secured and residents are not able to exit the building unassisted. Most residents are in wheelchairs or walkers. Winges reported that the facility will be a high-acute assisted living facility bordering very closely on a nursing home. Knudsen asked about parking. The City Planner reported that 30 parking spaces have been proposed. The Code requires''/z space per unit of housing, therefore, the 30 parking spaces proposed exceed the Code requirement. Winges reported that there typical need is 1/3 parking space per unit of -3-