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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 2009 The City Planner noted that the signage changes submitted this evening satisfy recommendations 2 through 4 in his report. Mr. Duray recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Comprehensive Sign Plan for Valvoline Oil at 2698 Rice Street, based on the revised signage plan submitted this evening which complies with City Code requirements, subject to compliance with recommendation #1 of the City Planner's report dated August 6, 2009. Motion seconded by Everson. Motion carried 5 - 0. PUD PERMIT - Mr. Matt Frisbee, Frisbee Architects representing Comforts of Home, COUNTY appeared before the Commission requesting a PUD Permit allowing the ROAll B - development of an assisted living and memory care community consisting COMFORTS of a total of 52 private apartment units on County Road I3. Frisbee noted OF HOME that the project received concept approval in December. The concept has been modified in that originally 44 units were proposed and the project is now at 52 units. Frisbee reviewed the site plan, noting that the building will have a visual presence from I Iighway 36. Gables have been added to the roof, and Comforts of Home is willing to work with the City on the color scheme for the exterior of the building. There will be a retaining wall on the west side of the property. The building will back up to the railroad tracks. Frisbee reviewed fire lane access as well as access to the City's lift station. He noted the Planner's recommendation for removal of the existing billboard on the property, noting that there is a lease in place for this billboard. Duray asked about access to the northeast corner of the property. Frisbee indicated that the grade is steep in this area, and they are attempting not to cross property lines with grading. Frisbee stated that they would work with the City Engineer on access issues. Duray asked about fire access. Frisbee replied that he would work with the Fire Department to ensure that they ar•e comfortable with Fire access. Duray asked about parking. Frisbee indicated that parking would be in the front of the building and 33 parking spaces are proposed. He also indicated that it would be possible to have an area for 6 to 8 future parking spaces depending on how the retaining wall is laid out. Frisbee noted that the site is tight and this is the maximum amount of parking that can be provided. Duray noted that the City Planner's report talks about the need to show proof of parking for 19 additional parking spaces. The City Planner indicated that if the City is concerned that the facility could be -4-