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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLAN1vING COIVIlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 20,2009 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Bennett commended Staff for their overview of the project and that in her view this type of facility will be <br /> good for the community. Bennett asked how many other facilities Comforts of Homes currently operates. <br /> Winges stated Comforts of Homes at one point owned and operated seven facilities in Wisconsin and are <br /> now operating approximately six facilities in the Twin Cities area. <br /> Bennett inquired whether the facilities are licensed and whether there have been any infractions cited. <br /> Winges stated they are licensed and that there have been no infractions. Winges stated their facilities are <br /> very similar to a nursing home and that there would be very limited traffic generated by the residents <br /> except for visitors and staff. Winges stated for a 44-unit building,an average of 20 parking spots would <br /> be required. The average resident would need assistance with bathing, dressing,housekeeping,laundry, <br /> and other daily activities of life. <br /> Bennett asked whether there is full-time medical staff on site and whether there would be a pharmacy <br /> located inside the building. <br /> Winges indicated there would not be a pharmacy and that there will be RNs, and LPNs on duty to provide <br /> the full-time care. Winges indicated there would be approximately eight staff on duty during the day and <br /> three during the night. <br /> Kempf asked whether there would be cleaning/cooking staff in addition to the eight medical staff. <br /> Winges stated they have what are classified as universal workers and that their care staff would also do <br /> the cleaning and laundry duties. There is some limited kitchen staff. <br /> Bennett asked how the facility is designated on the license. <br /> Winges stated it is classified as an assisted living facility. <br /> Kempf concurred that there would be limited parking required but asked whether there would be <br /> sufficient parking available to accommodate visitors on holidays and other special occasions. <br /> Winges stated the parlcing depends on the number of units and that they attempt to be a good neighbor at <br /> all of their facilities and not overwhelm a neighborhood. Winges stated if there is a need for additional <br /> parking,they would approach the city and request a variance. <br /> Bennett asked if additional parking is available on the lot. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view it would be difficult to accommodate any additional parking on the site itself <br /> except for perhaps on the west side. <br /> Kempf noted Presbyterian Homes is creating 200 units of senior housing approximately two miles away, <br /> which would be a similar senior care facility. <br /> Winges stated in his opinion that would not negatively impact their facility since they provide more acute <br /> care and Presbyterian Homes provides more one and two bedroom units for less assisted care. <br /> Bennett asked whether they are a private pay facility and a for profit entity. <br /> PAGE 8 <br />