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J Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes ------ February 20, 1996 Page 10 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Mr. Miller contacted staff regarding a proposed addition to the 2 St. Anthony Health Center. In order to build this addition, he needs to get State approval and 3 expand the lot. 4 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that a moratorium has been placed on nursing home expansion and 5 Mr. Miller has applied for an exception to the moratorium. She reported that currently 6 Chandler Place and the nursing home are on two separate properties with an easement that 7 gives Chandler Place access to the dining facilities of the St. Anthony Care Center. 8 Mr. Hamer stated that, in addition to the proposed addition, Mr. Miller needs to replat for 9- the purpose of the loan value. 10 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that there is not sufficient parking if the proposed addition is built. 11 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired who the parking would be for. Ms. Moore-Sykes replied 12 it would be for staff and visitors. 13 Mr. Hamer stated that he counted parking at Chandler Place and noted 17 vacant spaces on 14 site, with 10 cars parking on Chandler Drive. He stated that parking is a problem for those 5 visitors going to Chandler Place. 16 Chair Bergstrom inquired how accurately staff can predict the shift size. Mr. Hamer replied 17 that there is sufficient parking available for both facilities to park on site, without using street 18 parking. 19 C. Review Village Properties Proposed.Construction 20 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Mr. Cowan submitted plans for the development of property 21 east of American Monarch, located on 37th Avenue and Silver Lake Road. She stated that the 22 replatting and subdivision of the property is separate from the Monarch property and will 23 have to be applied for. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the issues that will have to be addressed 24 include the rear yard setback variance, elevation maps to determine that no ground cover is 25 removed from the water main that exists to the north of the building, and drainage and water 26 retention plans. - She stated that according to the submitted plan, parking appears to be 27 sufficient. 28 Chair Bergstrom stated he was concerned about the water main. Mr. Hamer stated that the 29 storm sewer, east of the Monarch property, is located near the propane tanks and the railroad 30 right-of-way. He stated that it is five feet past the property line, and a zero lot line is needed. 31 Mr. Hamer stated that there is not sufficient room to dig for storm sewer and the City must 32 use the railroad property to back trucks and equipment for the project. He stated that there �3 will not be a lifetime easement given if requested and that the City could condemn the �4 property.