Warsaw Plan Commission Monday approved a development plan to allow a medical facility and offices in Warsaw north of the new YMCA.

The board approved the request from Parkview Health System to allow medical offices and a facility in a commercially zoned district on 9.8 acres of property at 1355 Mariner Drive. The facility will be called Parkview Warsaw.

Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals during its June 23 meeting approved a use variance to allow medical offices and a medical facility at the site.

Letting for project bids will be in October, construction is projected to begin in late November and the project is planned to be completed in October 2015, according to Peter Mallers, attorney for Beers, Mallers Backs & Salin, representing Parkview Health.

During Monday’s meeting, the commission approved the development plan with the following conditions: Parkview must still obtain a building permit from the state; the development must comply with the city’s erosion control ordinance; final development plan documents must be approved by the city engineer and planning department; and Parkview must enter into an approved agreement with the city of Warsaw outlining the nature of the proposed public improvements to be constructed.

Mallers said the project will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will include a 54,000 square-foot facility with physician offices, an imaging and diagnostic area, a rehabilitation laboratory and emergency services.

The second phase will include 30,000 square feet for ambulatory surgery services and in-patient needs.

There will be 164 parking spaces including handicap spaces. Due to the operation of a helicopter pad and the need for a clear zone for landing and takeoff, there will be trees planted along the west side of the parking lot with additional smaller landscaping provided within the clear zone.

Mike Klondaris, commission member, asked the number of employees who would be hired to work at the medical facility.

Mallers said there will be approximately 100 employees.