The poles will be under 12 feet in size and the parking lot will not be lighted. The petitioner will be providing a sidewalk from the building to the existing sidewalk on Grand Avenue. In regards to the departure from the parking requirements, Mr. Hamilton explained that a resident might keep their car for a short period of time after moving into the facility, then realize that they really do not need it. If the car starts to deteriorate, the facility will notify the family. There are no specific visiting hours.
Families are free to come and go as they please.
Usually, there is a trade off of residents who are out and visitors who are there. There is room to expand the parking lot by 10 additional spaces if the need arose. There is no real impact on the traffic. A second means of access is being investigated at the south property line. The proposal is to vacate a portion of University Avenue so that private access can be provided to Belle Plaine Avenue.