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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> • December 19, 1995 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 1 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if it was proposed to move the curb cut for the expansion. Mr. <br /> 2 Miller noted that the existing facility's loading dock is off of 37th Avenue,and is hard for semitrucks <br /> 3 to maneuver. He stated the new expansion will allow truck deliveries in front. <br /> 4 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that Foss Road has a posting for no truck traffic. Mr. Miller stated <br /> 5 the redesign will decrease the driveway use as a shortcut access for employees as well as general <br /> 6 traffic. Mr. Miller stated he will contact-Mr. Madden regarding his traffic concerns. <br /> 7 Chair Bergstrom stated there are many concerns regarding the health care center expansion, such as <br /> 8 lot coverage,parking, setbacks,traffic,and storm water retention. Mr. Miller stated the onsite pond <br /> 9 acts as a holding pond, and could be dredged deeper if needed. <br /> 10 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired how the parking stalls are calculated. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated <br /> 11 that parking stalls are calculated as one stall per five nursing homes beds, and employee parking <br /> 12 sufficient for the largest shift. <br /> 13 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired when the Center is short on parking. Mr. Miller stated that <br /> 14 parking reaches capacity once a month during the Chamber of Commerce meetings, and on events <br /> 15 such as Mother's Day. He did note they have an agreement with the principal of the Wilshire Park <br /> 10 Elementary school to use their parking lot during evenings and weekends if needed. He also noted <br /> the gazebo will likely be relocated or eliminated, and that area could be used for parking if needed. <br /> 18 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he encourages the redevelopment of the center,but noted there are <br /> 19 a number of issues that will have to be addressed. Mr. Miller stated they are the only nursing home <br /> 20 in St. Anthony, and that most nursing homes exceed the 50 percent lot coverage requirement. <br /> 21 Commissioner Franzese inquired when the lot coverage issue should be addressed,and if a precedent <br /> 22 would be set regarding an allowable percentage of land improvements with respect to the retention <br /> 23 pond. Mr. Miller he will be meeting with Mr. Hamer and Ms. Moore-Sykes after the topography <br /> 24 is completed to discuss the lot coverage and the issues regarding the catch basins, drainage, and <br /> 25 underground cisterns. <br /> 26 Chair Bergstrom suggested Mr. Miller review the traffic concerns and the short cut street through <br /> 27 his property. Mr. Miller agreed, and suggested telling his employees to enter and exit on Chandler <br /> 28 Street, as well as installing speed bumps. <br /> 29 Discussion was held on Mr. Miller's options it the legal description is not complete by the City <br /> 30 Council's meeting. <br /> 31 Commissioner Franzese inquired why there is a moratorium on new nursing homes. Mr. Miller <br /> stated the intent is that nursing home beds will be used if they are available, but will be paid for by <br /> the state, not by private funds. <br /> 34 <br />