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. Visual Impact: The proposed irrproverrents should have rniniIn3l irrpact on neighl:ors, Staff discussed the proposed project with several neighl:ors during the review process and no one voiced any concerns, The rerroval of the parking near the lake should irrprove the aesthetics of the site from the lake. The remainder of the irrprovements will have alrrost no visibility to neighl:ors. With the proposed landscape irrproverrents, the delivery area should be well screened. Liqhtinq: No changes are proposed for exterior lighting, Gradinq/Drainaqe: Rice Creek Watershed bad received the site plan for review, but carments had not been received prior to the reports preparation. 'Ihe City Engineer has reviewed the plans and stated that drainage from the proposed irrproverrents should decrease as the parking area will be replaced by building and lawn. Drainage flow patterns will not be altered under the proposal, Miscellaneous: 'Ihe project atterrpts to wake irrprovements which are to the benefit of the residents. The three season porch, canopy and dining area provide sane arrenities for residents not =ently existing. 'Ihe construction will also create several courtyards which residents can use for leisure. 'Ihe creation of the alzheimer unit allows the residents to be centrally located so they can better receive staff assistance. Planninq Cc::mnission Ccmnents: The Planning Cc::mnission was pleased with the . changes to the plan rrade by the applicant. The applicant addressed those concerns expressed by the neighb:>rs and reflacted those concerns in the changes" The rationale for exceeding the ordinance in the area of dwelling units per net acre was due to the perceived difference in this use when carpared to that intended by the ordinance, No other items of concern were identified, OPl'IClNS l. Approve the amendrrent to the Special Use Pennit for construction of the irrproverrents as with the conditions outlined. 2, Approve the amendrrent to the Special Use Pennit with mxlifications as authorized by the Planning Carrnission. 3. Deny the request for an arrendment to the Special Use pennit. 4. Table the request for additional infonnation from staff. REC.'CM-lENDATICIN The Planning Cc::mnission recomrended to the City Council approving the . l. site plan and amendrrent to the Special Use Pennit for the calStruction - of theirrproverrerits with the following conditions: A. Contingent upon approval from Rice Creek Watershed District. B. Enforcement of the 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. delivery schedule. C. Installation of pistons on garbage COllpactor, plastic dears on recycle bins and reduction of waste disposal in evening hours. . D. A 10' wide pathway be designed along the North and East side of building for fire access and lift station ffi3.intenance.