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being proposed would not create "rush hour" type traffic. Mike Young asked if the county had given a road cut, Banning Engineering said that the location being discussed had recently been annexed into town, so county approval was no longer an issue. Mike Young called for questions. Joe Beikman stated that previous traffic studies had been completed, Hadley Rd is 45mph except at the peal-, where it reduces to 35mph to State Road 67. Joe Beilcman asked if the members were hearing the minor plat or rezone, town attorney Tim Currens said that both were basically being discussed but that motion would be made separately. A neighboring individual from Circle dr. discussed that water problems he has been having since the hospital expansion, the increased water use may be lowering the water table, he has had low well levels and bacteria problems, adding businesses to the neighborhood may increase the problem. Banning Engineering indicated that city water and sewer would be utilized. Jeff Dieterlen questioned Dennis Nail that now with annexation if the location would now be covered by town stormwater, Mr. Nail replied yes. The Plan Commission members again expressed concerns about the potential for traffic issues. Mike Young pointed out the problems at Town Center on Bridge St, the congestion, difficulty in and out of locations there; he did not want a repeat of that area. Jeff Dieterlen asked town attorney Tim Currens if the commission members could limit the B3 for possible future businesses, as B3 has a large variety of business potentials, Mr. Currens indicated no that is not typically how the Plan Commission has previously proceeded, but that recommendations can be made to the Town Council. Mike Young called for a motion, none was made. Tim Curren encouraged the Plan members to express and address their concerns. Mike Young questioned the members if the major concern was the traffic, multiple members nodded or said yes. Banning Engineering asked what they needed to do to reassure the members, so that they may obtain a positive vote. After continued discussion on the included traffic study, plus the reminder from Joe Beikman that previous traffic studies had been completed and that he planned to address the town council at the next meeting about putting a stop sign or something at that location now that it was part of town. Chelsey Manns of the EDC spoke on behalf of the project, and the company wanting to build the convalescent home. Chris Alexander presented the audience and the Plan Commission with a visual overview of what was being planned, a 71 private unit, short term (30 days) rehab facility with a 2000 sq foot rehabilitation