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residential use of property, and, therefore, their ability to use Sycamore Terrace will stay intact. noted that the new drawings show a swalegoing down the driveway and inquired what that was. Mr. Panich replied that this is a C3 requirement to channel water into the filter areas. He explained that the concrete swale is essentially a three- that directs the path of the water and collects the water from surfaces into the swale; the swale then drains into a filter area which ultimately drains into the storm water system. Jim Ashby, CareMeridian, stated that he would like to defer his comments to address any concerns the community might have. He indicated that a representative from CareMeridian would speak and present pictures of their other facilities to help alleviate and mitigate some concerns that the neighbors or the Commission might have about what the facility will look like. He added that he understands the facility has been in disrepair for some time, and notwithstanding their lack of attention to the yard work once the project was suspended, he believes the Commission will see that these are very nice homes in very nice, high-end communities that fit well into the neighborhood. Sam Roham stated that he checked with legal counsel regarding the easement and was informed that misuse is one reason to terminate the easement. He indicated that having medical trucks, ambulances, and different medical waste trucks on that road will burden the easement and can be considered a misuse and, therefore, terminate the easement. He added that if the City allows this project, it will be contributing to the misuse of that easement and will be taking part in its dysfunctionality. Regarding the conformity of the house, Mr. Roham stated that he thinks it is still a much bigger house and does not belong in the neighborhood. He added that a huge house in a 19,000-square-foot lot leaves nothing but a house and a driveway on the lot and does not fit the neighborhood. John Serri stated that he feels the project and the facility layout are awkward in many dimensions, which have not been addressed. He noted that a bedroom would be located six feet from the street, and he believed that the Commission would never approve this for a normal residential application. He added that the house is lopsided and does not know how it could be considered aesthetic or beautiful. Mr. Serri stated that he thinks there has not been any progress in analyzing traffic. He noted that he almost had an accident this evening coming out of his house, and he believes this facility would double or triple the traffic along that road. He indicated his appreciation for assurances that traffic would be reduced, but he thinks there will be inevitable traffic problems in the neighborhood. He also questioned the legality of having 12 Category A beds, stating that it could be changed to seven Category A beds with five Category B or Category C without the need for approval. He stated that this is a dubious, legal issue that is not appropriate and may need to be followed-up with the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 30, 2011 Page 13 of 19