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. . August 26,1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 quality, state inspections and Alzheimer patients' need for external stimulus. Mr. Salter addressed all questions. O. C. Carnes, 1235 Partridge, stated that he is the Vice Chairman for the Partridge Heights Neighborhood Association and that he endorses the expansion. Marian Sharpe, 7131 Willow Tree, stated that as block representative, she is concerned about the possibility of the unused lower level grounds being sold as collateral. Mr. Salter stated that the indentures allow the lower level grounds to be used as collateral but did not anticipate that happening. Ms. Sharpe further stated that the City should increase services to the surrounding area because there now is more litter, traffic, people, noise, pedestrian traffic, sewer problems and need for street cleaning since the facility has opened. William Walters, 1228 Backer, stated that there has been increased traffic and driveway damage to homes on Backer since the facility opened; trucks will turn down the wrong street (Backer) and have to turn around in driveways because Backer is a dead-end. He suggested that the City make it a condition that the facility's lower-level ground facing Backer be turned into a turn-about for turn-around traffic. Edna Stone, 1282 George, stated that the lower-level on the east side is in a flood plain and the area has been covered with mud. Victor Pichon, 1316 Purdue, asked Mr. Salter whether the expansion would involve bringing more dirt toward the lower-level. Mr. Salter stated that the expansion would not involve any change to the lower-level. Mr. Pichon emphasized the need for more landscaping. Freddie Chamber, 7138 Willow Tree, stated that the previous construction had caused cracks in many nearby homeowners' patios. Mr. Salter replied that the patio problems had been caused by demolition of the old building, not the new construction; the expansion would not involve any demolition. No more comments were made by members of the public and the public hearing portion of the proceedings was closed. Mr. Marsh asked the applicant if he had problems with conditions of the original permit being reapplied. Mr. Salter stated that he did not. Ms. Ratner asked whether there had been any problems with run-off in the flood plain area. Mr. Salter replied that the expansion would not change the flood plain area at all. Mr. Safe stated that he felt condition 8 should include provisions specifically addressing the issue of glare onto residential property. Mr. Kendall moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment subject to the following conditions: 1. Transitional yards shall be provided along the north and south property lines from Partridge to a point 500 feet west of Partridge. Chain link fencing shall be maintained around the north, west and south property lines. 2. At least 20 parking spaces shall be maintained in the parking areas east of the building. 3. Driveways and loading areas shall be provided to directly serve the north and south wings, with refuse boxes located outdoors on concrete pads in such service areas and screened from public view. 4. Meyer and Watts Avenues shall remain closed off from the site by chain link gates arranged to permit Fire Department emergency access to paved driveways on the site. m-8-26.plc