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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 Page 18 17 people and the hours of operation would be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He assured the 2 Commission that they would not go beyond normal business hours. 3 4 Karen McDonald, 3013 Crestview Drive, stated that she has worked at local nursing homes in 5 the area and as a public health nurse. She indicated she plans to work at Health Care Plus as the 6 Medical Director. She stated that there is a high need for adult daycares due to the rising costs 7 for nursing home care. She explained that the Health Care Center would be a place where adults 8 could go to have meals, receive physical therapy and medication, where they would check vital 9 signs, work with doctors and participate in activities. She clarified that they would probably 10 have some extended hours due to people dropping off individuals before and after their workday. 11 Vice Chair Stille asked what would be considered the typical mobility of the client base. Ms. 12 McDonald explained that it would be wheel chair accessible and also include ambulatory. 13 Commissioner Hanson asked what the ratio would be patient to staff. Mr. Olshansky stated that 14 the ratio would be 1 to 8. 15 16 Chair Melsha referenced the location stating that it does not appear to be a good loading spot. 17 Mr. Olshansky explained that they would have handicapped spaces and that they have consulted 18 with the Building Inspector and Fire Marshall to address the access issues. 19 20 Commissioner Hanson asked what the square footage is for the location. Mr. Olshansky stated 21 that the square footage is approximately 1200 square feet and a ratio of 40 feet per person, which would accommodate between 15 to 17 people. Chair Melsha asked if this is regulated by the ib State. Mr. Olshansky confirmed that it is regulated by the State. 24 25 Vice Chair Stille asked if the handicap ramp is regulated by the State. Commissioner Stromgren 26 clarified that this would be regulated by the Building Inspection Department. 27 28 Commissioner Stromgren asked for further clarification of the extended hours. Ms. McDonald 29 explained that they are considering 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for their open hours in order to 30 accommodate the working day and consider individual needs. 31 32 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 11:15 p.m. 33 34 Motion by Commissioner Chair Melsha, seconded by Commissioner Stromgren, to recommend 35 approval of Health Care Plus, Inc.'s request for a conditional use permit for an adult day care 36 facility located at 2500 Highway 88, #105, with the condition that they maintain and comply 37 with all federal, state and local laws as applicable while in operation in St. Anthony Village. 38 39 Motion carried unanimously 40 41 7.6 Northgate Condominium Owner's Association and LeRoy Sign Co., 2500 Highway 88, 42 Sign Variance Request. 43 10 Chair Melsha opened the public hearing at 11:17 p.m.