2010-57 REZONING PROPERTY - GRAND OAKS ESTATES, LLC - 2225 SOUTH MT. ZION ROAD

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of July 1,2010 continued: Mr. Dial asked if they addressed the problem of patients wandering off or if just the drainage issue was discussed at the June 24th meeting. Mr. Flynn said the drainage problems and the height of the building were addressed. Mr. Flynn said he stated at the beginning and the end of the meeting that the developers have tried to address their concerns. The developers are not capable of satisfactorily addressing all of their concerns because the only satisfactory response they want to hear that the project is canceled and will not go forward. Mr. Flynn said in his experience with assisted living facilities, a resident wandering off very seldom happens. Mr. Edwards asked if Mr. Flynn had any evidence showing a decline in property values from this type of development. Mr. Flynn stated on other controversial developments he has been involved with he has not seen a decline in property values. Mr. Edwards stated in the last meeting there were concerns about public safety with the turning radius, and ingress/egress of the property. He asked if anything changed on the ingress/egress design, would it have to come back to the Plan Commission. Ms. Stickle said once the Plan Commission and City Council approved it, IDOT will have to approve it. If IDOT would require any major change it would have to come back to the Plan Commission and City Council. Mr. Flynn stated if the project is approved by the Plan Commission and City Council, it will then go to IDOT for approval. They will not make approval on any project prior to it being approved by the City Council. Mr. Todd Wiltzing, architect for the developer, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Wiltzing stated this is a ninety-three (93) dwelling unit supportive living facility. It is a halfway point between an independent senior's apartment and a nursing home. Most of these residents are mobile or need a wheelchair or walker to get around and have their faculties. The Alzheimer facility is a one (1) story building that is attached to the three (3) story building which will house people with Alzheimer's or dementia and is a very secure building. The occupancy of the building is one hundred (100)people or less which will be very low impact. Mr. Wiltzing had drawings of the first floor of the building. There are two (2) mirrored wings that create a formal courtyard for entry, a formal living room with a fireplace, and a common dining area. The second floor has the same concept. It is considered the fun floor with a game room, movie room, pub, and a cafd. The third floor is the quiet floor with a library, computer room and a salon. This type of facility allows the residents to socialize with a very short distance to get to the common areas. Mr. Wiltzing said that steps have been taken to address the impact of the three (3) story building visually. They have brought down the eave line to twenty-nine (29) feet high. The building will be built with durable and high quality materials and will be very attractive. Mr. Wiltzing had a drawing of the rear of the building which is the side that faces a lot the neighbors. Evergreen trees that grow very fast will buffer the south side of the building. This building is a natural transition to the existing residences. Ms. Susie Peck asked if this building will be similar to the Eagle Ridge building on McKinley Avenue. Mr. Wiltzing said this facility is smaller but will be a similar facility. Mr. Mickler asked why not make the building two (2) stories with a basement. Mr. Wiltzing stated you cannot have residential rooms in a basement. Mr. Mickler asked how much light will spill over into the residential area to the south. Mr. Wiltzing said the very little as the parking area is away for the residential area. The drive is to the north of the building. There are a couple egress doors that have security light that point straight down.