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Planning Commission Minutes April 23, 1991 Page 9 . hours after 1:00 a.m. because the request is not consistent with the seven standards for a conditional use permit. She further stated that an ordinance amendment would be needed if this request is approved. Carol Mills, Guardian Angels, stated her concerns regarding this issue. She stated that she was here on behalf of the Board of Directors and was asked to address a number of issues. Ms. Mills explained that the nursing home is changing with a different type of clientele. They have many very ill patients including patients who have just recovered from surgery, and terminally ill and rehabilitation patients who need their sleep and rest. They feel that this request violates standards #1 and #5 of the Elk River City Code because of the excessive noise and the detrimental affect on the use and enjoyment of their property. Tim O'Brien, Administrator of the Guardian Angels Nursing Home, explained that his job was to see that the patients are well cared for. He did not feel that this type of business was good for the type of residents at the nursing home. Extending the hours of operation would increase the likelihood that their patients would not get the rest they needed because of the excessive noise. The north wing abuts the PUD. They plan on adding on in the future which would bring them even closer to the billiard hall. . Steve Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator stated that with the original request, the previous owner was aware that this was a sensitive area and understood the rationale behind the 1:00 a.m. closing time. Chairperson Johnson closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER BISCHOFF MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY ALLAIRE WILSON (PLAYER ' CLUB BILLIARDS) BECAUSE IT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE SEVEN STANDARDS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED 4/15/91. COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The applicants stated that they were withdrawing their request at this time. 13. Consider Variance Request (Parkin~) By Larry Hickman {Furniture & Thin~s)/P.H. . Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, addressed this request. She stated that Mr. Hickman is requesting a variance on the number of parking stalls required for his furniture store located at 16820 Highway 10. According to the City's ordinance he would be required to have 70 parking stalls. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce this number to forty-seven. She stated that there is a lot of room towards the rear of the property where this amount of parking could be accommodated. Chairperson Johnson opened the public hearing.