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, a PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 11, 1982 PAGE 4 Commission cannot review this decision. Mr. Gundy stated that the Board had ruled on the use of the land, not on the specific plans that were presented to them and they had made comparisions that this proposal was a like and similiar use to a hotel, motel, hospital, convalescent nursing home, . or custodial rest home. The Board of Zoning Appelas did not address itself to any particular sideyards in its motion. Mr. Gundy advised that there is no 50' side yard required in the code for a Group/Family Home for the Retarded and that the front set back is proper for a-General Retail District and that the side yards in a commercial area are normally determined by the State Building Code, and this proposal conforms to that. Councilman Wilamosky stated that he is. requesting if the Zoning Board of Appeals comparision of a like and similar use was to a convalescent home or a motel/hotel and that he would like an opinion as to which use it should be compared to specifically. The Board of Zoning - Appeals motion did not compare this proposal to any one spe- cific use. Chairman Gorris agreed that the question of use is out of the Commission's hands since the Board of Zoning Appeals made a decision, however, it is encumbent upon this body to ensure that how the property is laid out is in con- formance with all the applicable zoning regulations of the City. Assistant Law,-Dii-ector Dubelko stated that this rul- ing may possibly be appealed to the courts and the project delayed. However, this issue is coming before the Planning ' Commission to ensure that the proposed additions were in con- formance with the codes. At this time he would like to review the proposed use with all the various code requirements. He agreed that the Commission cannot review the Board of Zoning Appeals, however they do review code requirements. J. Prokasy moved to refer the West Haven Foundation proposal to the Law Department for their ruling on the validity of these plans per the Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations, seconded by J. Roberts, and unanimously approved. J. Prokasy moved to refer the West Haven Foundation plans to the Architectural Baard of Review, seconded by J. Roberts, and unanimously approved. IV. NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND SUBDIVISIONS: No Items V. CQMMUNICATIONS: No Items VI. NEW BUSINESS: The el:ections June 8, 1982 will interfem with the Planning Commis= ~ sion Meeting. That meeting wi11 be tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 9th.