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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Pege five September 8, 1975 be Increased (three ho..s are ette~ted, as proposed; six homes would be affected If building were moved.). Mr. Neal Wood, 2250 Acorn Road, Ros~vll Ie, said he Is interested In the proposed expanded facl !Itles; has a relative living at Presbyterian Homes - asked that height of proposed building be compared to height of school and to houses. Tim Howell said that the care center building has been lowered II' from the original plan; it was 3' lower than.the school - would now be 14' iower. He said that formerly proposed building was I' below houses across Johanna Blvd, would now be 12' lower than these houses. . Crichton requested clarification of retaining wal I and landscaping proposed on north side of site (Sandeen Road). HortJLsaid that earth barlllng, a retaining wall and soft maple piantlngs are proposed to screen the driveway area from residents on the north side of Sandeen Road. Dave Seaberg asked the outcome of the legal opinion requested as to whether this proposal Is a legal use In a residential zone. J"Y!Lden said he determIned that it is, provided the Council determines that It is In the public Interest and the proposed uses meet the criteria and requirements for granting a Special Use Permit. Woodburn asked clarification of driveway area. Horty said that the deliveries are received in the drive-under area, from driveway on Sandeen Road. Mr. Guest asked I f there will be a period for'comments. Mayor Crepeau said the CouncIl wil I hear questions only - Public Hearing has been held. Mr. Guest presented a letter to Council, dated 9/8/75. Ot is no1'ed that II letter has also been received from Mr. Keith N. McFarland, dated 9/8175) . In discussion, Wingert noted that modifications to the original pian display a worthwhile and worthy effort by Presbyterian Homes, resulting In a reduced Impact on the residential district, and commended the architect for his efforts. Woodburn stated that even though only a few homes are subject to the Impact, he feels the project is sti II too intense for the neighborhood and Is not sure of the need, Metro Councl I Statistics indicate there may be a surplus of this type of housing In 1980. Wingert said the facility will serve the present residents of the home as wel I as the local residents of Arden HI lis and surrounding community; feels there Is a growing need for this facility with the Increase of the senior citizen population. Motion carried (Wingert, Feyerelsen, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Crichton and Woodburn voting in opposition). -5-