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MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JULY 8, 1999 CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Paul W. Meier with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer. ROLL CALL - Present were Messrs. Ralph Laird , Joe Maloney, Joe Price, Harold Ries, Frank Sommerkamp, and Mrs. Robin Huller. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Under Old Business add item A - Discussion of the Waterford Fence. Accepted as amended. Motion: Mr. Ries ??Second: Mr. Sommerkamp APPROVAL OF MINUTES - - Mr. Price reported that Item 7 of City Administrators Report should read Northern Kentucky Planning Council not Commission. Accepted as amended. Motion: Mr. Price ??Second: Mr. Maloney CITIZENS AND GUESTS
None Recognized. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Celarek reported on the following:
OLD BUSINESS A. Waterford - Discussion of Waterford Fence Mr. Celarek introduced the Waterford/Triad Senior Living project by giving a brief history. Steve Holloman from Estes Engineering recognized the revised project by stating that the overall dimensions of the building had changed from 88,500 square feet to 107,508. It was felt by Estes Engineering that in order to meet market demand for independent senior citizen living, the living quarters needed to be larger. The number of units has not changed, nor has the circular traffic pattern or the building to lot proximity. The average size room in this complex will be 500 square feet. The common area is all on the first floor now, changed from a common area on all floors. The builder considers these to be minor changes to the original Stage I and II plans submitted in January and February of 1999. The building will be brick with a standing seamed metal roof. Parking space has increased to 111 from 99. There will be a sidewalk on the front and side of the building running along Centreview Blvd. and Rhine Valley Lane. A deco concrete wall with handrails will grace the interior parking to the back of the lot. A curb cut for the entrance will be on Rhine Valley Lane as well as a sign noting the facility name. Mr. Holloman noted that Mike Hargis, Hemmer Construction Co., was very familiar with the Zoning Ordinance for Crestview Hills and state building codes for the State of Kentucky. The fence proposed for the project is of the hairpin design and shall be 1&2" round, 4 inches picket spacing center to center , channel rail with 2 rails 1 14" X 12" and the height shall be 42". Mr. Sommerkamp made the motion to accept the size and design of the fence for the Waterford project, seconded by Mr. Price. Ayes carried. B. Review Stage II Development Plans - Manor Care Assisted Living Mr. Celarek introduced Anne McBride, Attorney from Parsons, Brinkerhoff and Brian Harrigan with a division of Manor Care to present a need analysis for the four-bed addition to the Arden Courts of Crestview Hills. The need analysis was taken directly from the Certificate of Need application for the four-bed modification, which was submitted on April 23, 1999 to the Kentucky Cabinet for Hearth Services for approval. The Certificate of Need application is currently under review by the agency. The deadline has passed for competitors to request a Public Hearing on the project (presumably to oppose it) and a hearing was not requested. Therefore, the Certificate of Need decision will be made by July 22, 1999 and the four-bed modification is expected to be approved. Waterford has already received Certificate of Need approval for the original 60-bed project on July 23, 1998. The Economic Development Committee raised the concern that there already was an abundance of assisted living facilities in the immediate area. It was emphasized by Ms. McBride that Arden Courts is different in that it is a specialized facility dedicated solely to providing Alzheimer's care. Also, Arden Courts will be licensed as a "Personal Care Home" which is regulated by the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources, Division of Licensure and Regulation. The State Health Dept will hold a licensed Personal Care Home to a higher quality of care standard. The Economic Development Committee requested further information on the following points:
After general discussion concerning price of units at other facilities, Mr. Price made the motion to accept the proposed four bed addition, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp who added that the approval be made contingent upon the Certificate of Need approval from the State. After the motion, Mr. Maloney discussed original intent in the Research Park zone was not to include any residential. It seems the original intent has been waylaid to allow businesses of all types and styles into the RP zone. Mr. Maloney felt the City was pressured by the developers to delay the closing of allowing assisted living facilities in the RP zone so several more could be added. Mr. Laird inquired as to why there was a need for a wooden, solid fence around the back of the facility. Mr. Harrigan replied that Alzheimer's patients become very agitated with unfamiliar movement and have a tendency to wander. The fence serves to keep the patients within the confines of the facility and limit unfamiliar movements around them. There was further discussion on the addition of eight parking spaces and it's affect on landscaping (none). VOTE CALL: C. Communications Mrs. Huller noted that the committee has looked at many drawings provided by Don Neihaus. Mr. Neihaus is currently making a new design based upon recent requests by the committee. It is hoped to bring the new design before Council next month. COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works - Mr. Sommerkamp noted that surveyors were seen at the intersection of Thomas More Parkway and Turkeyfoot Rd. The entrances to Four Seasons and Dr. Quast's building are being reviewed. The sidewalk on Dixie Hwy. is moving along and it is hoped that the project will go out for bid next month. Under drains are being installed on Claiborne Court. Legends Way has not been started. A counter cord was noticed on Horsebranch Road, possibly for the traffic study being undertaken for possible signal installation by the State. Mr. Celarek has ordered new wrought iron, decorative street sign posts to be installed along Turkeyfoot Road and Dixie Hwy. that are very similar to the ones recently installed in Ft. Mitchell, also along Dixie Hwy. The wooden signs that were vandalized throughout the City are in the process of being replaced. Mr. Maloney pointed out that in the Varsity Court cul-de-sac, the pavement drops significantly and should be fixed soon. Finance- Mayor Meier stated that the committee met to discuss the bids that were taken for the City's liability insurance. KMRMA came in with the lowest bid and what appears to be better and higher coverage. Mr. Ries objected to what he felt was a governmental enterprise running a private industry. Mr. Laird noted that he was not entirely sold on KMRMA but motioned that the City accept the current bid and review the policy after one year, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp. In an informal vote, ayes carried with Mr. Ries voting Nay. Police Authority- Mrs. Huller reported that some remodeling would be done at the Lakeside Park City Building within the next fiscal year. The Police Authority is accepting applications for two officers, one granted under COPS and the other because Officer Shutte decided upon a move to the Edgewood Fire Dept. Mayor Meier said that the new percentages of payment were 62.6% for Crestview Hills and 37.4% for Lakeside Park. Development and Zoning- Mr. Price stated that the treatment and requirements of private streets in the City would be subjected to sub-division regulations and would require under drains. There was discussion about the possibility of adult businesses locating near the Research Park. Recreation- Mr. Price reported that the programs seem to be going well. Mr. Laird suggested that the City donate some money to the Edgewood fireworks presented at President's Park on the 4th of July. Mayor Meier replied that Crestview Hills indirectly contributes to the Edgewood recreation program by allowing Edgewood residents to participate in programs held at Top Flight, Four Seasons and Kings Island, for all of which Crestview Hills pays. Telecommunications- Mayor Meier discussed briefly the imminent sale of Intermedia Cable. After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Ries, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp at 8:33 PM.
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