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i <br /> Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> December 19, 1995 <br /> Page 4 <br /> 1 how the buildings would meet the 50 percent lot coverage. He stated that either project will be <br /> 2 within the lot coverage requirements,but will exceed the lot coverage with any additions. <br /> 3 Discussion was held on the minimum lot size in an R4 district. Mr. Morrison, City Manager, stated <br /> 4 the center was built in 1967,and therefore would be grandfathered into the codes. He stated that the <br /> 5 center is located on six lots now, and the subdivision would create two lots, which is an <br /> 6 improvement. <br /> 7 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that the replatting makes sense and should proceed, but noted he <br /> 8 is concerned with other issues that will have to be addressed later, as there are so many unknowns <br /> 9 at this time. <br /> 10 Mr. Momson inquired when Mr. Miller would be applying for a variance. Mr. Miller replied it <br /> 11 should be in May, as they are currently changing architects. Mr. Morrison stated a concept review <br /> 12 will be scheduled before the public hearing on the variance. He also noted a decision will be needed <br /> 13 by the City Attorney if a conditional use permit is needed on the expansion portion of the nursing <br /> 14 home, as nursing homes are permitted only through conditional uses. Mr. Miller stated an addition <br /> 15 was completed in 1971,and a conditional use permit was needed for the addition only. Mr. Momson <br /> 16 requested that Mr. Miller share any information he has regarding that expansion. <br /> 17 Chair Bergstrom stated a concept review is requested when there are "significant" variance requests <br /> 18 so the Commission and Council fully understand the intent; he noted they are very informal. Mr. <br /> 19 Miller stated that is why he was giving the overview this evening as well,to show the partnership <br /> 20 is only doing this for the refinancing; they have no intentions of selling the land. <br /> 21 Commissioner Makowske inquired if a hardship must be identified for plat approval. Chair <br /> 22 Bergstrom replied that hardships are only needed in a variance. Commissioner Gondorchin noted <br /> 23 that the Commission is only making a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> 24 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. <br /> 25 Motion by Franzese,seconded by Makowske,to approve the preliminary plat for St. Anthony Health <br /> 26 Care Center/Chandler Place as presented,with conditions of that the final plat meet the ordinances <br /> 27 and stipulations placed by the City Council. <br /> 28 <br /> 29 Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 30 Commissioner Gondorchin noted a letter from Mr. John Madden, 3701 Foss Road (attached). He <br /> 31 stated Mr. Madden is in full support of the health care center expanding, but is concerned with <br /> 32 increased traffic on Foss Road. <br />