09-07-2004 Regular MeetingCity of Clermont
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• September 7, 2004
The meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order Tuesday,
September 7, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman David Pape. Members present
were Maggie Miller, Carolyn Mathieson, Sy Holzman, Henry Rhee, David Outlaw,
and Roger Pierce. David Lange was absent. Also in attendance were Wayne
Saunders, City Manager, Curt Henschel, Planner, Daniel Mantzaris, City
Attorney and Jane McAllister, Planning and Zoning Clerk.
MINUTES of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held August 3, 2004
were approved as written.
REPORTS
Chairman David Pape informed those present that Commission Member Richard
Tegen has tendered his resignation from the Commission due to illness.
1. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSMITTAL
APPLICANT: Randy Langley
• OWNER: Marilyn J. Langley
REQUEST: To change the land use from Established Residential District-1 to
Established Residential District -6. To change the text of Established Residential
District -6 to include multifamily which would allow town homes.
LOCATION: Parcel generally located on the northeastern shore of Lake
Minnehaha and is West of the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Hooks Street.
EXISTING LAND USE: Established Residential District -1, (ERD-1 ).
SIZE OF PARCEL: 6 +/-acres
EXISTING ZONING: R-1-A, Residential, single family, low-density.
City Manager Wayne Saunders introduced this request by saying that the
request was before the Commission last month but needed to be reheard
because adjoining property owners has not been properly notified the last time.
He went on to say that applicant is requesting an amendment to the Future Land
Use Map and a second amendment to the Future Land Use Element Appendix C
language to allow for a multifamily town home project with a density of 8
units/acre. The two amendments are being combined as one large-scale
comprehensive plan amendment submittal.
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Because the Established Residential District-1, (EBD-1) land use district only
allows single-family detached residences at a density of 4 units per acre, the
applicant requests a Future Land Use Map change to the adjacent ERD-6
district, which does allow densities of up to 8 units/acre. The applicant also
requests a text change to the ERD-6 language in the Future Land Use Element
Appendix C to include "multifamily", which included town homes. The applicant
plans 48 units on the parcel.
Staff recommends denial of the Future Land Use Map change and the denial of
the Future Land Use Element Appendix C change for the 6-acre parcel for the
following reasons:
This area of the City has been historically built out as R-1-A single family
low-density housing. The proposed multifamily development would
encroach into this well-established land use pattern, particularly to the
north and west where the single-family neighborhoods are fully developed.
The applicant has not demonstrated an existing need for additional
multifamily in the City.
• Randy Langley, 11102 Lake Minneola Shores, Clermont, FL 34711 addressed
those present.
Mr. Randy Langley stated that there is a mobile home park next to the project,
that the present owner of the mobile home park has no intentions of changing
anything there in the near future and that his proposed project would be a good
buffer between that and the single family homes.
Mr. Randy Langley stated that his comments at the last meeting indicating that
the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Hooks Street was slated to be
redesigned were incorrect. He added that even though the south connector
would reduce the traffic at this intersection, the intersection did need to be
redesigned and he offered to pay for the correction to the intersection.
Scott Langley whose mother, Marilyn J. Langley, owns the property said that they
haven't been able to put single family homes on the property because of the
trailer park next door. He said this project is a compromise and a nice transition.
Michael Bonnano, 1829 Ramie Road, Clermont, FL 34711 asked what the
setbacks would be on the proposed development.
Mr. Saunders reminded those present that the issue on the agenda is for a land
use change only. The applicant is not asking for the specific use at this time. If
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the land use is approved the project would come back before the P&Z
Commission and the City Council and setbacks and the like would be discussed
at that time.
Ron Benkin, 1900 S. Lakeshore Drive, Clermont, FL 34711 asked if this project
would have access to the lake.
David Pape said that if the property has deeded access to the lake then the
owners would have access to the lake.
Mr. Benken suggested they build single family homes instead of the proposed
town homes.
Dave Cogshall, 1319 11th Street, Clermont, FL 34711 stated that his parents
own a home nearby the proposed project, and that they object because of the
density.
Bill Banzhaf, 931 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711 stated that he is a
realtor in the city and that this property should be put to the highest and best use.
• He said there is a need for an upscale lakefront project like the one proposed
here.
Commission Member Rhee said that the intersection should be redesigned. He
said he was surprised to find out that there are no plans to redesign this
intersection.
Commission Member Outlaw requested that Wayne Saunders have Lake County
do a road traffic study of the number of trips through the intersection.
City Manager Wayne Saunders said he would make the request to the County,
and added that the City has requested the County look at that intersection in the
past. This is a project the County would have to do. Both roadways are County
maintained roads.
Commission Member Miller suggested that if the project is approved it should be
with the stipulation that the developer shall go to the County for improvement to
the intersection.
Chairman Pape asked Randy Langley if he did in fact offer $75,000.00 toward
the redesigning of the intersection of Hooks Street and Lakeshore Drive.
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Commission Member Outlaw moved that the request be approved with the
stipu/ation that the owner will agree to fund the cost of the redesign and
construction of the intersection of Hooks St and Lakeshore Drive; seconded by
Commission Member Miller.
Commission Member Holzman stated that the neighbors are concerned with the
project. He stated that he is concerned about the ingress and egress to and from
the property. He said that the south lake connector will not take care of all the
traffic that uses that intersection.
Commission Member Mathieson expressed concern in regard to the intersection
and was pleased that the motion to approve included a stipulation that would
include improvement to the intersection.
The vote was 5-2 for approval of the request with Commission Members
Holzman and Pierce opposed.
2. SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
• APPLICANT: Dr. Akram Ishmail
OWNER: Pinnacle Health Corp. LLC
REQUEST: To change the Future Land Use Map to allow for Professional Office.
LOCATION: The Northeast corner of Citrus Tower Blvd. and Hunt Tract Blvd.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant
SIZE OF PARCEL: 4.3 +/- Acres.
EXISTING ZONING: UE, Urban Estate.
City Manager Wayne Saunders introduced this request by saying that there are
two Future Land Use designations on this property -Commercial on the
southernmost portion and Residential on the remainder. Because a professional
office use would require at least aResidential/Professional designation, the
applicant is requesting a Future Land Use Map amendment to change the entire
4.3 acres to Residential/Professional.
Staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use Map change for the 4.3
acres parcel because the area is conveniently located to the hospital and
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national training center and is well suited to medical office uses. An assisted
living facility is located directly to the west of the site.
Rick McCoy, McCoy and Associates was present to answer questions.
Commission Member Holzman moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Pierce. The vote was unanimous for approval.
3. SMALL SCALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: S.N.B. Hospitality, LLC
OWNER: Bob Wade and Ishwar Naran
REQUEST: To change the Future Land Use Map to all for a hotel use.
LOCATION: Northwest of Citrus Tower Blvd and Hunt Trace Blvd.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant
• SIZE OF PARCEL: 3.4 +/- acres.
EXISTING ZONING: UE, Urban Estate.
City Manager Wayne Saunders introduced this request by saying that this
request would change the Future Land Use designation for this entire parcel to
Commercial. Currently, the north portion of the parcel is Residential, while the
south is Commercial. A separate large-scale amendment that would amend the
UD-5 language to allow for commercial on this site is pending and will be heard
at City Council adoption hearings on September 28, and October 12, 2004.
Staff recommends approval of the Future Land Use Map change for the 3.4 acre
parcel because the parcel is well-sited for hotel use in support of the hospital and
the national training center.
Rick McCoy of McCoy and Associates was present to answer questions.
Commission Member Pierce moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Mathieson. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
re uest.
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4. REQUEST FOR REZONING
APPLICANT: Ladd Development, Inc.
OWNER: Ladd Development, Inc.
REQUEST: To rezone the subject property from UE Urban Estate to R-1 Single
Family Medium Density.
LOCATION: South side of Hartwood Marsh Road, East of Regency Hills
subdivision.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 49 +/- acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant.
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Lake County Urban Expansion.
EXISTING ZONING: Lake County R-3 Medium Density Residential.
• Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the property owner
is planning to develop a single family subdivision with approximately 139 lots.
The property is currently in Lake County and has the proper County land use
(Urban) and zoning (County R-3) for the proposed development. The overall
density will be 2.8 dwelling units per acre. The city utility agreement for the
project has been obtained by the applicant, and utilities are being installed at this
time.
Since all annexed properties enter the City with UE Urban Estate Residential
zoning, the applicant is requesting a rezoning to R-1 Single Family Medium
Density Residential District.
The property is appropriately located adjacent to an existing residential
subdivision (Regency Hills) located on the south side of Hartwood Marsh Road.
To the north is the Center Lake Sand Mine property; to the east is the proposed
Hartwood Reserve residential subdivision, and to the south is vacant property.
The proposed use is appropriately located and complementary to surrounding
uses. Staff recommends approval of the requested rezoning.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present and would like to address the
Commission.
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Dale Ladd, 1135 East Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711 stated that this request fulfills
the Utility Agreement he has with the City of Clermont.
Commission Member Elswick from the Lake County School Board asked if the
density of the property is being increased by annexing it into the City.
Mr. Ladd explained that the number of lots is approximately the same as it was
when the County approved it. He stated further that the subdivision will not meet
the City's R-1 but rather is an adulterated version of the Joint Planning
Agreement between the City and the County. He said there will be 366 lots total
when all the property is annexed into the City.
Commission Member Miller asked about the impact of these additional homes on
the schools.
Mr. Ladd replied that the project will have an impact on the schools however,
they are planning to sell property north of Hartwood Marsh Road to the County to
build a school.
• Commission Member Miller expressed concern for the children who are forced to
attend overcrowded schools.
Commission Member Holzman moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Outlaw seconded. The vote was 6-1 for approval with
Commission Member Miller opposed.
4. REQUEST FOR REZONING
APPLICANT: Tower Villages Inc.
OWNER: Herb Smith
REQUEST: To Rezone the subject property from UE Urban Estate to C-2
General Commercial.
LOCATION: North side of State Road 50 between Citrus Tower Blvd. and
Hancock Road; located on the west side of the Florida Power substation.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 2.8 +/- acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant.
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FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Lake County Urban.
EXISTING ZONING: Lake County Agricultural.
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the owner of the
property is planning to develop a mixed use development including restaurants,
retail, and professional office. The property is currently in Lake County and has
the County land use (Urban) for the proposed mixed use development. The
owner is requesting annexation and City utilities and services. Since all annexed
properties enter the City with UE Urban Estate zoning, the applicant is requesting
a rezoning to C-2 General Commercial with a Developers Agreement to limit the
areas where commercial and professional office may be located.
The property is appropriately located in a strip of land bounded on the south by
SR 50 and on the north by the planned frontage road. To the north is the Lake
Sumter Community College and the South Lake Hospital campus; to the west is
the Progress Energy substation; to the south is undeveloped commercial
property, and to the east is Hancock Village.
. The proposed use is appropriately located and complementary to surrounding
uses. Staff recommends approval of the requested rezoning.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present.
Herb Smith, 1954 Brantley Circle, Clermont, FL 34711 said he would answer any
questions.
Commission Member Holzman asked if the project would be developed in
phases.
Mr. Smith replied that it would be developed all at once.
Commission Member Holzman moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Miller. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
6. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Greg Homan
OWNER: Greg Homan
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REQUEST: To allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank and a 4,000
square foot building to be used for retail as C-2 zoning allows.
EXISTING ZONING: C-2, General Commercial.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 4.6 +/- acres.
GENERAL LOCATION: State Road 27 and Citrus Tower Blvd.
EXISTING LAND USE: Citrus Tower Shopping Center.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTIRCT: Un-Developed District-5 (UD-5).
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Commercial.
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
requests a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing shopping center in the
C-2 Commercial zoning district. The expansion will consist of a 6,000 square foot
bank building, and a 4,000 square foot retail/office building. The buildings will be
• placed in front of the existing shopping center and will meet all required setbacks.
The site will be brought up to the current code as much as is practical by
providing a 20 foot landscape buffer along Highway 27, enlarging the parking
stalls, and redesigning the existing pylon sign to a ground sign.
The applicant is also requesting a variance for three issues: 1) Parking spaces.
The total proposed retail area would require 219 parking spaces, and the
proposed site contains 203 parking spaces. 2) Landscape materials, the request
is to use the existing palm trees in the newly created landscape islands instead
of the required canopy trees, and 3) To maintain the existing southern landscape
buffer without modification.
By allowing the additional space the CUP is reopened and thus allows the City to
bring the site up to current code as much as practical. Since the applicant has
agreed to provide additional landscape buffers, enlarge the parking stalls and
bring the current sign into conformance, staff recommends approval of the
request.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present.
Greg Homan, 141 N. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711, the applicant and Rick
• McCoy of McCoy and Associates, 713 W. Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711,
the project engineer were available to answer questions.
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Chairman Pape asked if there was anyone who wished to address this request.
John Zwiffle, Presidents Hall of Fame, 123 N Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711
provided a letter which is attached to and becomes part of these minutes. Mr.
Zwiffle who's exhibition abuts the Citrus Tower property voiced his objection to
the proposed project stating that it will extremely limit ingress and egress to his
establishment. He stated he does not object to the project itself, just to the fact
that it will limit access to his Presidents Hall of Fame. Mr. Zwiffle further stated
that many school children come to see the exhibit and that the proposed plan will
leave no room for school buses and tour buses.
Jaime Gonzalez, 135 N. Highway 27, Clermont, FL owner of the Motel 8 at this
address agreed with Mr. Zwiffle that access to his property will also be impeded
by the proposed project.
Commission Member Pierce asked if the museum was in a line with the
proposed bank.
Greg Homan answered that the museum was closer to Highway 27 than the
. bank would be. He added that he has given access to his property at the Citrus
Tower to the museum and to the gas station for years, but that neither of them
had any right to that access. Mr. Homan added that both the museum and the
motel have access to their properties from Highway 27.
Commission Member Holzman said he thought the Citrus Tower Center would be
too crowded with two additional buildings and suggested there be just one.
Commission Member Outlaw asked why one of the conditions would be to
require the owner to install sidewalks when there were no other ones to connect
it to.
Curt Henschel replied that it was a standard requirement and that eventually as
properties developed all the sidewalk sections would connect.
Greg Homan asked why he should be required to build a sidewalk when D.O.T.
is planning to widen Highway 27 and the sidewalk will likely be destroyed at that
time.
Commission Member Pierce moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Member Outlaw.
There was further discussion about whether it would be necessary for the
applicant to build a sidewalk.
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Commission Member Outlaw rescinded his second.
Commission Member Pierce amended his motion as follows: move to approve
subject to amending condition #1 in Section #3 to read "Sidewalks shall be
required along all public road frontages in accordance with City Codes. However,
the applicant shall have the option of agreeing to escrow sufficient funds to
construct the sidewalk. The sidewalk shall be constructed within a five year
period, or when D.O. T completes the widening of Highway 27, whichever comes
first; seconded by Commission Member Outlaw. The vote was 6-1 with
Commission Member Holzman opposed.
7. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: P.J. Marks
OWNER: P.J. Marks/ The Wakeboard Camp
REQUEST: To amend Resolution No. 1107 to allow the operation of a restaurant
and bar on the second floor of the Wakeboard Camp.
EXISTING ZONING: CBD, Central Business District.
SIZE OF PARCEL: Approximately 1 acre.
LOCATION: 848 W. Osceola Street (along Lake Minneola)
EXISTING LAND USE: The Wakeboard Camp -Approx. 3,000 s.f. building)
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Central Business District (CBD).
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Central Business District - (CBD).
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to establish a restaurant and bar above the existing Wakeboard Camp
located at 848 W. Osceola Street. Currently the Wakeboard Camp is occupying
both levels of the two story building. The applicant intends to downsize the
wakeboard camp to the first floor, while renovating the upper level for the
restaurant and bar. In June 2002, the applicant was approved for a standalone
restaurant on side and has now decided to condense both uses into the current
two story building.
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The applicant intends to add a deck that will extend approximately 50 feet from
the back of the existing building. The proposed deck area alone is approximately
2,700 square feet, and the restaurant will occupy 1,500 square feet. Parking will
have to be added to accommodate the proposed restaurant and newly renovated
wakeboard camp.
Staff is concerned about the existing parking of boats and trailers on site. The
current sight plan does not indicate where the boats are stored or where they are
launched along the shoreline.
The applicant will be required to obtain a variance to allow the landscape buffer
along Osceola St. to be placed on City right-of-way.
Staff recommends approval of this request.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present.
P.J. Marks, 848 W. Osceola Street, Clermont, FL 34711 said he would answer
questions.
• Commission Member Miller asked if there was enough parking for all the
proposed uses.
Curt Henshel said that they meet the requirements for parking the restaurant and
the wakeboard camp.
Chairman Pape suggested that in Section 1, #7 the language should be changed
from " If the trail is realigned, property for the trail might be dedicated as right-of-
way or provided by an easement, to the trail shall be dedicated.
P.J. Marks assured those present that he has agreed to give the property
necessary to the realignment of the bike path. He also mentioned that the deck
has grown from the original 2,700 square feet to approximately 3,200 square
feet.
P. J. Marks asked that Section 1, #6 be change to allow water structures to be
250 feet west of the western most portion of the City's 8th St. pier rather than 275
feet.
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Curt Henschel explained that P.J. is attempting to change the conditions of the
original Conditional Use Permit. This can not be done at this time because it was
not part of the request that is under consideration today.
Commission Member Holzman moved to approve the request: seconded by
Commission Member Pierce. The vote was unanimous in favor of approval.
8. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Immanuel Temple Church, Pastor Daryl Forehand.
OWNER: Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
REQUEST: To allow the operation of a church in the R-3 zoning district.
EXISTING ZONING: R-3, Residential/Professional.
SIZE OF PARCEL:.43 acres.
LOCATION: 792 E. Montrose Street (adjacent to and west of Ambassador
Cleaners).
EXISTING LAND USE: One uninhabited building.
FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Undeveloped District-3 (UD-3).
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential.
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to renovate and convert a vacant building into a church. This request has
been approved three times before by the City, first in November 1998, then in
February 2000, and again in September 2003. In 1998 and 2000 the CUP
expired due to a failure to start construction. After the third approval the applicant
was unable to obtain a condition within the permit which would require parking on
an adjacent lot that the church did not own.
The applicant has now redesigned the site plan without the use of the adjacent
lot as parking, and is designing a plan to utilize off-site parking. The off-site
parking will be on a lot that the church already owns and is located just a few lots
down from the proposed church.
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Staff is concerned that the parking provided will not be adequate in the future. At
the time of the original application, a letter was provided from the property owner
to the west authorizing the use of his property for overflow parking. Staff is now in
possession of an updated letter authorizing the use of the property to the west of
the church for overflow parking.
The applicant is requesting a variance for the off-site parking which will be
located across E. Montrose Street.
Staff recommends approval of this request contingent upon the approval of the
City Council of the variance requesting off-site parking and adds that as a
condition #13 in Section 1.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present.
Pastor Daryl Forehand, P.O. Box 121252, Clermont, FL 34712 asked that the
Commission approve the request so the building can be renovated.
Commission Member Miller asked when the building would be renovated.
. Pastor Forehand replied it would be done as soon as possible. He added that the
plans were going through the site review process now.
Commission Member Outlaw said that since the second building has already
been demolished, item #2 in Section 2 should be removed.
Commission Member Mathieson moved to approval of the request contingent
won the approval of the variance by City Council and with the 2nd item in
Section 2 removed; seconded by Commission Member Miller. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the motion.
9. REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Community Care Health Services
OWNER: John Rocker III and John Adams.
REQUEST: To allow the operation of an adult day care facility in the C-1 Light
Commercial district.
LOCATION: 236 & 232 Chestnut Street at the intersection of Second Street.
EXISTING LAND USE: Two Residential structures.
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FUTURE LAND USE DISTRICT: Non-Established District-3 (NED-3)
FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: Residential/Professional
Planner Curt Henschel introduced this request by saying that the applicant
intends to locate the Community Care Health Services Adult Day Care facility in
an existing residential structure.
The Community Care Health Services (CCHS) provides for physically or mentally
challenged adults currently cared for at home, a safe place to go during the week
to socialize, participate in supervised activities, and receive physical care and
monitoring as needed, while retaining as much independence as possible.
Currently the parcel contains two vacant single family residences. The applicant
intends to renovate the western building (1,138 square feet) to operate CCHS,
and the east building (969 square feet) will be renovated to accommodate
professional offices at a later date. Together these buildings will require 11
parking spaces.
• CCHS operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Three
employees will staff the facility throughout the day, and approximately 12 clients
will be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon.
A variance request has also been applied for by the applicant addressing three
issues; 1) to allow for grass parking; 2) to allow for a handicap ramp to be located
in the front landscape buffer; 3) to allow fora 20 foot driveway isle rather than the
24 foot driveway isle required by code.
Chairman Pape asked if the applicant was present.
Nick Jones, 235 W. Highway, Clermont, FL 34711 said that eventually they
intend to tear down the existing building and build a new facility. He said that they
can not qualify for grants until they actually own a building and he hopes to be
able to build the new facility with grant money.
Mr. Jones also mentioned that the proposed site is also in close proximity to Dr.
Jamie Gonzalez' medical center and will be staffed by employees of Dr.
Gonzalez.
Commission Member Holzman asked what kind of meals would be provided to
the clients.
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Carol Bargony, a member of the Board of Community Care explained that the
meals served at the facility would be prepared at Oak Park Assisted Living and
transported to their facility,
Commission Member Miller asked if the staffing would be 1-8 as required.
Carol Bargony said it would wind up more like a 1-4 ratio.
Commission Member Holzman moved to approve the request; seconded by
Commission Mamber Mathieson. The vote was unanimous in favor of the
request.
There being no further business the meeting was adjour~ed.
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