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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL'S REVIEW AT ITS APRIL 10, 2013 MEETING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Boss. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUD — Montour opened the Public Hearing to consider application for a Planned 80 LITTLE Unit Development (PUD) Permit to allow the operation of an adult day CANADA care service center at 80 Little Canada Road as requested by Grace Adult ROAD — Day Care Center. The Planning Commission recommended approval of GRACE the PUD Permit subject to compliance with the City Planner's ADULT recommendations as outlined in his March 8, 2013 report. DAY CARE The City Planner reported that the property in question is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and the Comprehensive Plan guides this property for business use. The property has been utilized as a mixed use office - warehouse. The Grace Adult Day Care Center is proposing to use about a quarter of the building for an adult day care facility serving approximately 50 adults. Clients will be transported to and from the facility in passenger vans. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with clients at this site between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Planner noted that the proposed use is less intense than an office or retail use. IIe also indicated that there is adequate on -site parking for the use. The Planner stated that staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in his report. Macy Yang, 80 Little Canada Road, reported that Grace Adult Day Care Center would serve senior citizens as well as disabled adults. The center would provide an opportunity for these individuals to socialize as well as given their care - givers a break. The center will provide opportunities for exercise, games, and activities. Montour asked if Yang had any other sites. Yang replied that this is her first site, but indicated that she has two partners with similar experience. Keis asked about State or County licensing requirements. Yang reported that the center will have to be State licenses and informed the Council of the licensing process which can take 6 to 9 months. Yang indicated that if all goes well the center should be open in November. Keis asked how large an area clients would come from. Yang indicated that they would come from the Metro area and the key factor relates to the distance the center wants to provide transportation to. 8