October 27, 2011

Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller if he prepared the Planners report dated 7/15/11 and Mr. Keller replied that he did. Chairman Neuer asked that it be marked as Exhibit A-7. Mr. Keller detailed his report. He described the irregular shape of the lot and all the properties surrounding it. He stated that the purpose of this plan is not just to add thirteen beds but it’s for enhancing the living experience of the residents and guests. Mr. Keller also stated that this addition is a great organizing element. Mr. Keller described the parking lot as being under-utilized because he has only seen four ot five cars at any given time parked there. He also stated that there is ample buffering between the other properties because of the wooded area in the parking lot. Mr. Keller listed all of the variances that they are requesting and explained the positive and negative criteria, as outlined in his report. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Keller’s report did not include that this is an inherently beneficial use. Mr. Bucchler asked Mr. Keller who owns the property. Mr. Keller stated that The House of the Holy Comforter owns it. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Keller about parking and questioned what happens on holidays when families come to visit the residents. Mr. Keller stated that during the holidays residents go off premise. He stated that buses drop them off and pick them up. There were no more questions for Mr. Keller. Mr. Williams summed up and asked the Board to approve this application with the conditions that Mr. Bogan has to submit to Mr, Keller regarding the light pole height and if residents can store cars on premises. Mr, Keller stated that Mr. Bogan also has to revise the operations and maintenance manual. Mr. Williams stated that they have withdrawn their request to waive the tree removal application fee because they have already paid it. Chairman Never asked if there were any comments. Harvey Grossman said that he thought this was a good application. Mr. Quentzel stated that if the applicant changes the use that they must come back before the Board, Chairman Neuer stated that this was a well presented application and made a motion to approve and listed the conditions. Mr, Buechler seconded. The vote was as follows: 11