HomeMy WebLinkAboutULTIMATE LOVING CARE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - PDP - 27-02 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUESTJune 25, 2002
Mr. Troy W. Jones
City Planner
Current Planning Department
281 N. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
RE: Modification to the Land Use Code
3107 San Luis Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Ultimate Loving Care Assisted Living Center
For: Olivia Larry, Director
Dear Planning & Zoning:
This modification to the property is necessary to allow the presence of up to six resident patients since the
Land Use Code 3.8.6(A) specifies a maximum of three residents for the lot size of 6752 square feet.
The proposed modification to the Land Use Code would not be detrimental to the public good in that the
proposed property requires no major structural changes to the exterior that would detract from the esthetic
environment of the neighborhood. The ranch style home with it's large deck backs to the Stuart Case
City Park and is easily accessed by the residents and will be so enjoyed by them. Parking impacts will be
minimal and most likely not noticed by the neighborhood.
The plan as submitted will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the modification is
requested better than would a plan which complies with the standard. The minimal lot size that was
determined when these standards were established had in mind all group homes. The number of residents
at three or six will not affect the area. It is not necessary to have a large lot for outdoor activities since the
residents will be limited to their walkers or wheelchairs, unlike a youth group home which would require
more space for outdoor activities. This property has five conforming bedrooms with three full bathrooms,
a large open greatroom , and a large recreation room in the basement for group activities.
The granting of this modification from the strict application of any standard would, without impairing the
intent and purpose of this Land Use Code, result in a substantial benefit to the city by reason of the fact
that the proposed project would substantially address an important community need specifically and
expressly defined and described in the city's Comprehensive Plan, or in an adopted policy. Four percent of
the population in our community is affected with Parkinson's disease. This proposed facility will offer a
more personal & home -like environment to these and other elderly patients; something that is so needed
within our community.
Sin L
Dianne M. Heider
Broker Associate
RE/MAX First Associates, Inc.
WJMW First Associates, Inc.
4703-A Boardwalk Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Office: (970) 226-3990
Fax: (970) 225-0118
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated