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City Council Meeting Minutes April21, 2015 Page 11 of 21 are in need of services, basically seniors, although services are available for persons 16 years of age and older. The average stay is three weeks for rehabilitating broken bones or debilitating medical conditions such as strokes or similar maladies. The facility will employ a total of 75 caregivers; 25 registered nurses; 16 physical, speech and occupational therapists, nurse practitioners; 2 social workers; dietary and housekeeping staff. The design for this facility is for a home environment rather than an institution. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo stated there was some confusion initially, that the proposal was for alcohol and drug rehabilitation. From reading the materials and the applicant's report, she stated her understanding that is categorically not the case. Mr. Hermes stated that is correct. It is not, in fact the case. Council member Loo asked whether there are any plans to add such rehabilitation as part of this facility., Mr. Hermes stated no. COUNCIL COMMENTS Cyril Sadowsky, President of the CPL HOA, Board of Directors, 1057 W. Century Drive, Unit 121, Louisville, CO, asked if Council had read his letters relative to the drainage problems on the east side of the property. He explained they have had serious problems with the drainage and wanted assurances this proposal will not recreate a similar drainage problem. He also voiced his concern over the noise and Tight pollution this facility will bring and requested the project architect and engineer to be conscientious of the 66 families living adjacent to the proposed property. Council member Loo explained any proposal must be approved by the City Council. Lionel Sadowsky, a Centennial Plaza Lofts resident, Louisville, CO stated there has been serious drainage problems in the past. The new facility will bring noise and light pollution and residents' views will be obstructed. Council member Loo asked Planning and Building Safety Director Russ to present a map of the area. Planning and Building Safety Director Russ provided a map and noted the City Engineer has reviewed this proposal's drainage plan and he feels the drainage pond should manage the current overflow of water. Priscilla Carlson, 1053 W. Century Drive, Unit 208, Louisville, CO explained she and her husband Dave Bahr, live in the Centennial Plaza Lofts. She asked the builders to make sure they clean up any construction debris, which would prohibit her mobility and possibly cut the paw of her husbands' guide dog. She addressed the problems with the drainage and noted the underground parking garage has had water and voiced her concem her high -tech handicapped accessible vehicle would be damaged.