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S Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 19, 1995 Page 3 1 Mr. Miller gave an overview of the expansion plans. He stated they plan to redesign the current 2 four-bed wards into two-bedroom semi-private rooms, as well as expand the health care center into 3 a two-story structure for assisted living clients. 4 Mr.Miller stated the current lot line divides the current health care center in half,which is the reason 5 for the subdivision request. He stated the survey was completed two weeks ago, but are delays in 6 completing the easement language and legal description. He stated it will be replatted by the 7 Tuesday, March 26th City Council meeting so it can be refinanced. 8 Mr. Miller noted that variances may be needed at a future point, and stated ground breaking may 9 occur in late summer. He showed an overhead of the proposed plan, and described the U-shaped 10 courtyard, a segregated area for Alzheimer's patients, hospice wing, and the 20 units of assisted 11 living apartments. Mr. Miller showed an overhead of the north elevation,and noted the exterior will 12 be all brick with a scalloped front and metal roof with covers for the air handling system. He also _ 13 offered photographs of the current four-bed wards for review. 14 Commissioner Thompson inquired what the cost was per day for the health care center. Mr. Miller 15 replied the cost ranged from $60 to $140 per day, depending on the level of care an individual 16 needed. He noted that the cost of the addition will increase each client's cost by $4 per day. 17 Mr. Miller noted that lot coverage will likely be over the 50 percent code requirement, and that the 18 plan is deficient by eight parking stalls. 19 Mr. Miller stated they are approximately 30 days from a variance request, and are currently working 20 with the Rice Creek Watershed. He showed an overhead of the proposed property division, and 21 stated a final site plan should be completed within the.week. He stated survey crews are completing 22 a topographical survey now, and that should answer any drainage issues that may arise. 23 Commissioner Makowske inquired how it would affect Mr. Miller's plans if the City Council 24 approved the subdivision but were not able to approve the variance request. Mr.Miller stated he was 25 not requesting a variance now,but can complete the-refinancing with the subdivision approval. He 26 stated the variance is not contingent upon the refinancing. 27 Commissioner Makowske clarified that the Commission was approving a preliminary plat. 28 Mr.Miller noted the partnership owns all parcels included in the subdivision request. Commissioner 29 Makowske reiterated that he wanted to clarify that an approval of the preliminary plat would not 30 negatively affect the Care Center if a subsequent variance was not approved. Mr. Miller stated there 31 would be no issue. 32 Commissioner Horst stated he assumed the lot line would be split, and inquired where the buildings 33 will be with respect to the 50 percent lot coverage requirement. Mr. Miller stated he did not know