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Approved She estimated that three single-family houses, up to thirty feet in height and a new roadway could be placed on the property. Deloris Burns, 1132 Pike Lake Circle, stated that she would be in favor of homes verses the proposed development. She asked if a six -bed facility is sufficient for the church and is concerned that they would want to expand in the future. Schiferl replied that the Clifton House is a separate entity from the church and would not be used just by the congregation members. Hansen stated that the facility would serve anyone who would choose Christen Science nursing care, not just those members from the local church. She added that most Christen Scientists chose to be cared for at home, but this facility would be for those members that could no longer stay at home. They have done extensive research on the amount of beds that would be necessary for the area and the research shows that six -beds would be sufficient. Jason Lahr, 1230 Long Lake Road, stated that he is concerned that the new proposal will be taking up most of the width of his back yard, which eliminates the view of the lake and could limit the wildlife in the area. He also expressed concern that the market value of his house could be impacted with a nursing care facility behind it. Lahrs voiced concern for the security of their house, since people would be constantly coming and going from the nursing care facility. Oas stated that the Commission and the applicant should reconsider if this is an appropriate area for the nursing home, since there are only twenty-five Christen Science nursing homes in the world. He added that they should consider moving the development to an area where it could be expanded in the future. Hansen replied that currently behind the Lahr house is a large parking lot that has a lot of traffic and added that the location is ideal for the facility. Motion by O'Brien, second by Schiferl to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 7 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. O'Brien stated that he is concerned with the compatibility of the proposal to the neighborhood and would not be as concerned if the facility was owned by the church verses an independent organization. Howard asked staff when the Planned Development Declaration would be drafted. Gundlach stated that this proposal is in the preliminary approval stage and the applicant would have to come back before the Planning Commission and Council to gain final approval, at which point the declaration of covenants would be drafted. Zisla asked staff to explain how a nursing home could be allowed in an R-1 district. Gundlach replied that the only way this use can be approved is by a Planned Residential Development (PRD). Zisla stated he recalls that there was quite a bit of discussion regarding if this use is compatible with the area when it was first proposed in 2005. Gundlach replied that after review of the 2005 proposal, she discovered it was approved because of the religious ties to the church and the medical use was considered a commercial in nature, both of which are allowed per the PRD Ordinance. She added that without a Planned Unit Development or PRD, nursing care facilities are allowed only in the Business Districts. O'Brien stated that he does not believe the church generates much traffic and would not support combing the two driveways down to one; however he is uncomfortable supporting a commercial use in a residential district. Howard asked what is incompatible with this proposal, since it should not generate much traffic and noise. O'Brien replied the fact that the business would