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