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The building is proposed to be located generally on the east side of the lot, with parking on the west side. The applicant has moved the building to the west in response to feedback received from the Planning Commission. With the reorientation of the building, the unit count has increased from 44 units to 52 units. The front entrance of the building is proposed to face the west and will presumably have better visibility from adjacent roadways in this position. Outdoor spaces for the residents are proposed at the front and rear of the building. The proposed development stage plan is consistent with the concept plan. Access. The proposed development will obtain access off of a private driveway extending north from County Road B. The private driveway will branch off into the parking lot and "dead end" with aturn-around area in the northeast comer of the site. Staff has some concerns that the private driveway will not provide a loop around the building. The Planning Commission and City Engineer should comment on the acceptability of this design. Parking. Parking is proposed between the building and the west property lines. Off- street parking for Senior Citizen Housing requires reservation of area equal to one (1) parking space per unit. However, initial parking construction is required for only one- half space per unit and said number of spaces can continue until such time as the City Council considers a need for additional parking spaces has been demonstrated. 52 total units x 0.5 spaces/unit = 26 spaces (proof of parking for 52 spaces) The site plan provides 33 total parking spaces. As such, the subject site meets the Ordinance requirement for initial development. The Ordinance does require demonstration of the proof of parking area, which has not been shown on the submitted plans. Given that this proposal is within the PUD District, flexibility on parking requirements exists. The applicant states that none of the residents living in such facilities drive, which significantly reduces the need for parking. The Planning Commission should decide if the amount of parking spaces proposed is adequate for the proposed use. Building Design. The Comforts of Home facility is proposed to be 20,940 square feet in total area. It will feature 52 private apartments - 24 memory care units and 28 assisted living units. The units will be dispersed amongst the first and second floors with the memory care units on the north end and the assisted living units on the south end of the building. According to the submitted building floor plans, the memory care residents will be provided with their own secured area of the building that has its own separate amenities including a congregate dining room, sunroom, activity/craft area, and outdoor patio. The assisted living residents will have their own dining room, lounge, library, activity room and outdoor patio. 2