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for his comments. Mr. Patterson advised that the Hawthorne House would not house developmentally disabled or mentally retarded adults like Kainos Home and Training Center. Mr. Patterson advised that when Captain Granucci of the Redwood City Police Department advised there had been no difficulty with comparable homes he was limiting his comments to licensed facilities. In response to Councilman Murray's question regarding the definition of a nursing home, City Attorney Schricker advised that Section 2.72 of the Zoning Ordinance defines a nursing home as follows: "Shall mean any premises with less than 15 sleeping rooms where persons are lodged and furnished with meals, and nursing care." Mr. Patterson advised that this home will have less than 15 rooms, and under the state licensing the intent is to provide nursing care as the residents will be in counseling and taking medication. In response to Councilman Murray's question regarding compliance with the Land Use Policy L-2 which states: "Residential neighborhoods should be protected from the encroachment of incompatible activities or land uses which may have a negative impact on the residential living environment", Director Patterson advised he did consider that policy and did not believe that the operation of Hawthorne House at 251 Jackson Avenue would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. In response to Council questions Mr. Patterson addressed the issues of screening and of additional conditions to the Use Permit added in response to neighbors concerns. The conditions are as follows: CONDITIONS 1. That a staff member be present 24 hours per day. 2. That the four garage parking spaces be used by residents and staff, not for storage, and that the parking area in front of the dwelling be reserved for visitors. 3. That none of the residents admitted to the facility shall have a history of violence or any conviction of a violent crime. 4. That this permit be valid for the "Community Living Centers" only and not be transferable to any other organization. 5. that an Architectural permit be obtained for any exterior modifications. 6. That a professionally designed landscape plan be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to reconstruction of landscape areas. 7. That there be no signs on the premises identifying this site as a group living home. 8. That the elongation of the landing on the easterly side of the rear building not be permitted, and that an alternative access that does not encroach on the existing side yard be provided. 9. That there be no more than 15 mentally ill adults permitted to stay in the facility at anyone time. 10. That upon discontinuance of this use or sale of the property, the building shall be converted to residential dwelling units in a number and configuration that complies with the parking requirement of the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of sale. 11. That a building and landscape maintenance program be established which will keep the property in good condition at all times. Regular Meeting Minutes Apri 1 20, 1992 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 6 Page No. 48