HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIGDEN FARM, 13TH FILING - PDP - 56-98AM - P&Z PACKET - PLANNING OBJECTIVESThe vision of New Dawn is to provide the highest quality of life for individuals with all
forms of dementia including Alzheimer's disease. Our philosophy is to focus on the
individual not the limitations of the disease. We provide a familiar, secure and home -like
environment filled with caring staff, pets, music, gardens and alternative therapies. New
Dawn admits only memory impaired residents age 50 and older with Alzheimer's disease
or other forms of dementia.
Our residents are elderly individuals who are consequently quiet and no longer drive;
thus traffic, noise and required parking are minimal. Our homes are residential,
attractive, secure and well -kept and our on -site general managers are trained to be good
neighbors and involved in the local community.
The community will have a full-time, RN Director of Health Services and other LPNs or
RNs covering the other shifts and weekends providing nursing coverage around the
clock, seven days per week. Three full-time, specially trained Activities Directors work
closely with the residents and staff for exceptional programming.
New Dawn staffing includes a one to four staff to resident ratio on the day shift; a one to
6 ratio on the evening shift and a one to 12 ratio or a minimum of one awake caregiver
on the night shift in each building with an additional nurse that floats between the three
buildings. Staffing is adjusted according to occupancy and need.
All units are strictly rentals. New Dawn will assume all ownership and maintenance of
structures and common areas.
Construction is anticipated to begin shortly after all necessary approvals are received.
The project will be developed in one phase with an approximately eight month
construction timeline.
If you should have any questions regarding this application, please do not hesitate to
contact us directly at the numbers listed below. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Zi
David Meyer
Director of Planning
R&R Engineers -Surveyors, Inc.
Owner:
New Dawn Assisted Living Real Estate LLC No 11
Contact: David Daumit
Applicant:
New Dawn Assisted Living Corporation
147 Halifax Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Contact: Eric Boe
Tel: (201) 529-4660
Fax: (201) 529-5685
Email: EBoe@newdawnal.com
710 WEST COLFAX AVE DENVER, COLORADO 80204
PH 303.753.6730 - FX 303.753.6568
R&R ENGINEERS - SURVEYORS, INC.
September 13, 2006
City of Fort Collins — Current Planning
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
RE: New Dawn Assisted Living - Project Development Plan
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of New Dawn Assisted Living, we present this application for a project
development plan on a 2.5-acre site within Rigden Farm, located at the southwest corner
of Limon Drive and Kansas Drive. The project will consist of a three building assisted
living complex totaling approximately 30,000 building square feet. An application is
currently under review to rezone the site to M-M-N (Medium Density Mixed -Use District)
in which long-term care facilities are a permitted use.
The PDP and associated rezoning are consistent with the policies and goals of the Fort
Collins "City Plan". Policy HSG-1.5 "Special Needs Housing" recognizes the housing
needs of special populations within the community. The proposed development will
meet this identified need. The site does not fall into any sub -area plan.
The proposed development will not place any undue burden on the natural environment,
public utilities and infrastructure, the transportation system or surrounding development.
The currently vacant site is part of the larger Ridgen Farm development, no conflicts
between our development and existing wildlife or wetlands exist.
This assisted living use is a very quiet, non-impactful neighbor and should fit nicely into
the surrounding development.
Pedestrian circulation is encouraged within the site via an extensive network of
sidewalks that interconnects all buildings and common areas.
The New Dawn model consists of three, single -story buildings on a single site with each
building containing 16 private rooms with private bathrooms. The community will operate
as a secured environment with locked egress and egress access doors and a secured
outdoor area to prevent elopement and protect the safety and security of the residents.
These small, intimate buildings present a more home -like environment that does not
over -stimulate our residents..Staff knows each other, families and the residents
intimately.
The building contains approximately 50% common space to resident room. There is a
dining room; kitchen which can be used with supervision by the residents; activities
room; laundry room; quiet room; sun porch and entry lounge. Each hall has what is know
as a "life skills station" where residents can enjoy activities from their past such as an
office, workshop, or baby care area.
710 WEST COLFAX AVE DENVER, COLORADO 80204
PH 303.753.6730 - FX 303.753.6568