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Date Application Received: 12/16/15 Date Application Considered as Complete: 12/30/15 60‐Day Review Period Expires: 02/28/16 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: February 8, 2016 ITEM NO: 10 Department Approval: Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Name Jeremy Barnhart JML Planning Title Community Development Director Item Description: TCO Design, 2380 Shadywood Road – Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit Application Summary The applicants propose to renovate the existing building at 2380 Shadywood Road (former Snyder Drug) for a ‘comprehensive care facility’. The facility, similar to a nursing home, would provide care for patients discharged from the hospital, but requiring care at a level greater than can be provided at home. Nursing and related services would be provided for up to 22 patients, housed in separate rooms. External modifications include the addition of windows to the north and east elevations. To permit the use, the applicants also request a zone change of the property to B‐4, from B‐5. The uses of each zoning district are attached in Exhibit C. A nursing home is a conditional use in B‐4. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property might be appropriate for mixed use (senior living, apartments, condominiums), in addition to the commercial designation. Rezoning to B‐4 is consistent with the commercial designation, however, the use is not considered mixed use. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed the application at their meeting on January 19th. The Commission discussed the maximum number of patients, outdoor activities, traffic, security and other items, ultimately recommending approval of both the rezoning and conditional use permit applications in 6‐0 votes, with the conditions suggested by staff. From the public hearing, one person questioned the screening of the mechanical units, the applicant noted that no new units are anticipated. Post Commission discussion After the Commission meeting, a number of questions from the public were raised, in particular questions related to management, as well as some internal design related comments. The applicant responded to those in the attached Exhibit B. To summarize, Welcome Home Management Company will manage the facility. They operate 11 similar facilities, employing over 400 staff. In their 22 years, they have developed floor plans that address the space needs of their services. A representative from Welcome Home Management Company is expected to