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..: y processed the property to now. We do have a spot of jurisdiction remaining and we have made arrangements with the Core of Engineers. We met at the site with the Core of Engineers and the metro parks to do a litigation using their lake Abrems project. Mr. Tallon reviewed the requests made by the Tra.ffic department and the Fire department, such as the turning radius, canopy heights, and the traffic report. Mr. O'Neil suggested they had reviewed the turning radius for the fire trucks, and will specify the proper depth paving to assure a fully loaded bumper can access the site. The canopy height will clear an ambulance. Mr. Tallon indicated he wanted to discuss the HVAC system and where it will be placed. If we can't decide where it is going to be placed then you can submit something and come back here in September. Mr. O'Neil suggested they would have a chiller outside, but whether it will be electric or gas driven we are not sure. It will provide the cooling for the building, exactly how that cooling will be distributed through out the building has not been determined. Mr. Tallon stated then we will have to locate it for you. It will go in the north west parking lot against the building and is to be screened with brick which will match the building. Mr. O'Neil suggested we may or may not do a chiller and have the ability to do individual units in each one of the mechanical rooms that will be on each floor. We also have the ability to do air handlers in the attic space. We want to keep the outside of the building clean as possible. Mr. Tallon stated anything interior we don't have a problem with, but it must be sound proof. Mr. Lynn asked how many living units per acre are they allowed to have. As Mr. Rymarczyk was looking up the amount allowed by code Mrs. Paton suggested Mr. Bower think about placing the building the way Mr. Troibner had positioned it. Mr. Lynn as well as other residents voiced their concern regarding the number of units that are allowed per acre. As well as wanting the building and parking lot moved 30' feet south so they could have some space between them and the development. Mr. McGettrick reviewed the fact that Wellington is not violating any codes, and reviewed what they were doing for the residents to help them except their plans. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if Wellington would be willing to move the whole project 50' feet west. Mr. Tallon indicated the very last five parking spaces in the landbanked parking area will have to be moved to the back of the building. They are in a residential zoning area now, and the board is going to request that they be moved to the back someplace. Mr. Nicola asked how many handicap parking spaces would be on the site. Mr. Rymarczyk suggested he did not have the information with him and would need to look it up. He also indicated that it would be 45 living units per acre allowed. Mr. Bower suggested that Mr. O'Neil is an expert on elderly health care. The information that he is giving the boards and the neighbors is not conjecture it is fact. The parking requirements for the building is being met. If there are specific questions about the residents getting around W. O'Neil can answer those questions. W. Brennon asked if the facility provided transpiration for their residents. Mr. Bower stated that they provided transportation for the residents living in the facility. Mr. Tallon asked Mr. O'Neil to review what you will provide and the amount of vehicles that will be there. Mr. O'Neil suggested for the most part the residents will not drive, but that does not mean that they should be in a nursing home per say. The number of automobiles we anticipate for a facility this size is two. Mr. Tallon asked what do you provide for transportation. W. O'Neil suggested they will provide a common vehicle whether it be a big sedan or a small van for trips and appointments. Mrs. Mingus suggested there will be oniy 20' feet between my property and their parking lot. A fence will be put in that space, as well as new landscaping. How are they going to maintain the natural vegetation they say they are with those changes. Mr. Troibner suggested the City's definition of a nursing home is, a facility that provides a range of personal medical services to chronically ill or disabled individuals. 5