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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 11, 2006 --------------------------- Chair Lemke asked if there was a way for the applicant to address the storm sewer issue. Mr. Barnhart stated that there are some options that the applicant can work on with the City Engineer. Chair Lemke opened the public hearing. Mark Pederson, Administrator for the Guardian Angels Care Center -Stated that Guardian Angels has been a part of the community for over 40 years. A residential style is proposed for the addition, and will include brick, stone, and stucco compliment their existing buildings. Ms. Pederson stated that the new units will include kitchenettes, private showers, Internet service, and other amenities geared toward aging "baby boomers". He stated he was confident the issues regarding looping of the water main and storm sewer can be worked out with staff. There being no further public comment, Chair Lemke closed the public hearing. Cormissioner Anderson stated that the City has been aware the site has always been planned for a future expansion. He felt the project was consistent with what the market is looking for, and that they have done a good job in matching the exterior with the existing buildings. Commissioner Anderson stated that Guardian Angels has been a good neighbor and he supported the request. Commissioner Offerman expressed support and stated that the proposed project fits the site well and he had no other issues of concern. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY GUARDIAN ANGELS CARE CENTER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, CASE NO. CU 06-16, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. SITE PLANS DATED MAY 30, 2006 2. THE STORM SEWER ROUTING UNDER THE BUILDING BE REMOVED. 3. FIRE HYDRANTS BE PROVIDED AND A WATER MAIN BE EXTENDED TO CREATE A LOOP AROUND THE BUILDING, TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW AND FIRE PROTECTION TO ALL POINTS OF THE STRUCTURE. 4. THE PARKING LOT BE ADJUSTED TO INCLUDE 3 ISLANDS AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED STAFFS EXHIBIT. 5. THE LANDSCAPING PLAN BE ADJUSTED TO INCORPORATE 3 OVER- STORY TREES IN THE NEW ISLANDS. 6. A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF 10% OF THE COST OF THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS WITH A MAXIMUM OF $50,000 SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE RELEASING OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Request by William Matthews for a Conditional Use Perrtiit for Automobile Sales. Public Hearing -Case No. CU 06-11 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY WILLIAM MATTHEWS