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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 8 May 22, 1991 amendment to the Delmar Loop Urban Renewal Plan was now before the Plan Commission for their review and recommendation as to conformance with the 1986 Comprehensive Plan; stating that in her judgement the amendment does not conform to the 1986 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Tom Goodman of MASCO explained his company's need for the expansion and the necessity for truck access from Westgate. Ms. Kreishman and Mr. Safe explored various possibilities regarding other arrangements for unloading trucks. In every case Mr. Goodman explained that such arrangements were not practical because of limitations of the manufacturing arrangements. Mr. Kendall voiced his opposition to the amendment stating that it was a step or two backward from the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Goldman gave a historic overview of the urban renewal activities in the area and pointed out that the plan lacked proper building setbacks from Westgate which could not be approved without a variance granted by the Board of Adjustment. In response to questions from Mr. Safe, Mr. Goodman explained the crane figurations in detail. Mr. Kendall then asked if the alternative plan arrangements that eliminate the Westgate truck entrance were more expensive than that proposed by MASCO. Mr. Goodman answered that he would have this checked out by his architect. Ms. Ratner observed that the Comprehensive Plan contained a balance between residential and commercial interests and commented that she would encourage a good industrial operation in this area. She then moved approval of the amendment to the Delmar Loop Urban Renewal Plan. Mr. Marsh seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 4-2. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT - SECTION 34-34.4 - NURSING HOMES AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE "PR-O"-ZONING DISTRICT Mr. Marsh was excused from the discussion and voting because he indicated a potential conflict of interest relating to this issue. Chairperson Kreishman called on Planning Director Al Goldman for comments on the May 15 staff memorandum. He explained that in late 1990 the Plan Commission recommended and the City Council adopted several new definitions for the Zoning Code in order to better distinguish substance abuse treatment centers from other medical facilities, including convalescent homes and nursing homes; and that as a result of these changes intermediate nursing care and skilled nursing facilities would not be permitted in the PR-O Districts. He went on to state that it was not the intention of the staff to limit nursing facilities in the PR-O District to residential care facilities and exclude intermediate and skilled nursing facilities. He commented further that the developers of the Gatesworth at One McKnight Place are pursuing a conditional use permit that is consistent with the permit that was approved by the City Council in 1988 and which expired in 1989.