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Brian Winges, a representative of DigniCare, came to the podium to speak. He thanked the Planning <br />Commission for accepting the application and asked if he could answer any questions. <br />Commissioner Arcand asked the applicant if this was his first project. <br />Mr. Winges stated that he developed the original Comforts of Home senior living facility north of the <br />post office. He stated that the proposed building will be slightly larger than the Comforts of Home <br />facility and offer higher quality materials for the outside. Mr. Winges also stated that the proposed <br />facility will have the same impact on the surrounding area as the Comforts of Home facility, which is <br />very little. <br />Commissioner Mcroberts asked the applicant to explain how with 32 units, he only expects 1-3 visitors <br />at a time. <br />Mr. Winges stated that he wishes there were more people coming to visit, but realistically, there aren't <br />many. <br />Commissioner Arcand asked if the rendering that was provided was pretty close to what the actual <br />building would look like. <br />Mr. Winges stated that the rendering is very close. He stated the locations of projects he has recently <br />done to exemplify the color schemes and quality materials. <br />Commissioner Knauss stated that there seems to be a demand for senior living facilities, but asked how <br />that will be effected by the construction of Keystone Place at LaValle Fields. <br />Mr. Winges stated that they've done their due diligence in studying the demand and they do not believe <br />Keystone Place will have an effect. He explained that the proposed facility is on the far end of any care <br />scale, almost to the level of a nursing home. <br />Commissioner Knauss inquired as to how many staff would be needed if all 32 units are full. <br />Mr. Winges directed the question to Audrey McElwain, who would be managing the Hugo facility. She <br />stated that there would generally be four caregivers in the day and two at overnight. <br />Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. <br />Maurice Johnson, 12655 Fenway Ave., approached the podium. He explained that learning the facility <br />is proposed to be one story alleviated many of his concerns. He did have one questions regarding the <br />existing topography providing an 8 ft. drop in grade by 127th St. He asked how this grading change will <br />be handled. Mr. Johnson also stated that he believes that this site is a tough one to work through and he <br />stated that he would feel comfortable with approving the proposed PUD. <br />Jeff Lutz, 12760 Ferrara Ave., approached the podium. He asked what the area in the back of the <br />building would be used for, because that area comes closer to the property line. He also asked about the <br />lighting in the back of the building, if there would be a restaurant smell from the kitchen, construction <br />times, trash pick-up cycles, and if the large trees on the east of the property would be removed. He <br />lastly inquired as to how the City makes sure the proposed building materials and landscaping are <br />installed. <br />