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. . August 26,1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT #265A - NURSING HOME EXPANSION. 1301 PARTRIDGE Chairperson Kreishman informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the public hearing on an application from University Forest Nursing Care Center represented by Robert Salter for Amendment of Conditional Use Permit #265 for 1301 Partridge in order expand the existing nursing home to include a 20 bed Alzheimer patient wing. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and called for testimony from the applicant. Mr. Robert Salter, Director of the University Forest Nursing Care Center stated the current nursing home facility was opened in January of 1990 and has provided elderly services with 100 beds certified for medicaid and 16 beds certified for medicare. The Alzheimer wing will require 20 beds and provide a separate area for the special needs of those residents. He stated the existing building is suitable for expansion because it will attach two existing wings to form a court yard area. The expansion will make the facility more cost-effective and will help meet the community's need for Alzheimer patient care. Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Hill to report on the staff review. Mr. Hill stated that Mr. Robert Salter, representing University Forest Nursing Care Center, Inc., has submitted an application for amending Conditional Use No. 265 in order to expand the existing nursing home by adding a 20 bed wing at the west end of the existing building. The proposal relocates the existing 20 car employee parking lot 28 feet west of its present location. The new wing is to connect the two western-most wings, forming an enclosed triangular shaped court yard. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to all of the conditions of the original use permit. Ms. Kreishman asked if the members of the Plan Commission had questions for either the staff or the applicant. Mr. Kendall asked whether the applicant had met all conditions of the original permit. Mr. Hill stated that to his knowledge all conditions had been met. The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. Al Stone, 1282 George, stated he was opposed to the facility when originally proposed under the first Conditional Use Permit. However, he has since become impressed with the operation and, as representative of the Partridge Heights Neighborhood Association, endorses the expansion. Wilma Kennell, 1332 Purdue, stated that several of the landscaping plans under the first Conditional Use Permit were not finalized. White pines should have been planted on the incline toward residential properties to screen lights from the neighbors. She wants strict adherence to landscaping provisions under the new permit. She further stated that security lights with sensors should be installed. Since the current security lights are constantly lit, they bother the neighbors, waste energy and contribute to global warming. Alex Feldman, 1233 Backer, stated he was concerned with the additional need for parking at the facility. Mr. Salter replied that the appropriate number of spaces will be provided. Mr. Feldman asked Mr. Salter specific questions about staffing, food m-8-26.plc