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4. Approval of amended Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) application for 3 McKnight Place. Building addition to existing assisted living facility in HRO – High Density Residential/Office Mr. Glickert moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Kraft. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jan Adams, 7150 Cambridge Ms. Adams stated that initially she had planned to address the City’s indemnification for liability on the Trolley, but after having the pleasure of sitting with Joe Edwards, Kevin Lasatar, the Loop Trolley Project Representative and Director Rich Wilson, all three have agreed to work with her on this issue. Ms. Adams requested that her comments, which were provided earlier, be made a part of the record in order to create a paper trail that she believed would help to protect the taxpayer’s funds. Mayor Welsch informed Ms. Adams that her request to address Council indicated an interest in speaking on Item Number 4, but it should have been Item Number 6. So she would like the record reflect that Item Number 4 is McKnight Place. COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Carr stated that Mr. Kuhlman had provided Council with a letter regarding the elevation table which states that the elevation is 10 feet on West Kingsbury, although it appears to be taller than that. So she would like to inquire if there was anyone here tonight that could address that issue. Director of Community Development Andrea Riganti asked the applicant for the development, Mr. Nick Walker, if he would come up and answer the technical questions regarding the project. Mr. Nick Walker, Director of Development for McKnight Place Assisted Living appeared before Council. Ms. Carr asked Mr. Walker if what was originally approved in 2006 was a one-story building. Mr. Nick Walker stated that that was correct. Ms. Carr asked if the existing roof peak was relatively the same as the surrounding residential properties. Mr. Nick Walker stated that at that time the roof peak was substantially lower. So when looking at the site sections what you will see is that the floor level of the proposed building is approximately 20 to 30 feet below the adjacent single family properties. And at three stories; which is what the amendment is asking for, they are still approximately 7 feet lower than the adjacent properties on West Kingsbury. Ms. Carr questioned whether the peak was lower than the adjacent properties located on Barby. Mr. Nick Walker stated that the roof peak was above the properties on Barby, but that his development is setback a significant distance, which is greater than the setback actually requires from those properties. He stated that should a property adjacent to the properties on Barby be redeveloped as a single family use his development is further than 80 feet from those properties so they can be redeveloped with a 5 foot setback. Ms. Carr asked Ms. Riganti if there were any objections, with the exception of Mr. Kuhlman’s letter, from any of the other neighbors. Ms. Riganti stated that the City had received comments from some of the neighbors, most of which were concerned about landscaping buffering. She stated that their concerns have been addressed through the Applicant by providing additional landscape buffering. Ms. Carr questioned whether the residents were satisfied with the additional buffer. Ms. Riganti stated that they were. However any landscaping plan would be approved by her, in consultation with the neighbors. Ms. Carr asked if lighting would have any impact on the properties. Ms. Riganti stated that the lighting would have to meet the City’s performance standards within the Zoning Code, so it will be directed away from the residential area. Ms. Carr asked if the neighbors would have any type of recourse should they run into any problems with lighting. Ms. Riganti stated that the applicant will be working with the City prior to the installation of the light standards and that the City would be working with the residents. As a point of clarification Mr. Glickert stated that the C.U.P was provided to 3 McKnight in 2009 for two stories and not for one. Voice vote on the motion of Mr. Glickert to approve Item Number 4 carried unanimously.