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14. How many parking spaces are required?
RESPONSES Two spaces are required which are provided in the
existing driveway.
15. Will pets be allowed?
RESPONSE: Pets will be allowed on a case by case basis. It will
depend on the type of pet, the age of the pet and weather the pet
has the temperament for a group home setting.
16. What is the size of the house?
RESPONSE: Presently, the house contains three bedrooms and two
bathrooms. As mentioned, we are considering the possible
conversion of the existing two car garage into two bedrooms at some
time in the future. The backyard is fenced.
17. Will there be any interaction with the neighbors?
RESPONSE: This will depend on the neighbors. We encourage
interaction but it is not forced. We usually have volunteers who
come into the house for social interaction. On Sunday afternoons,
we have a Pastor come in and perform a service. We hope to become
accepted into the neighborhood and have our clients considered to
be neighbors.
18. When do you plan on opening?
RESPONSE: We could open immediately for only two clients. This is
allowed by Zoning. For five, we must first get the approval of the
Planning and Zoning Board as well as the State of Colorado. Our
Planning and Zoning Board hearing is scheduled for April 24, 1995.
We would like to open in May.
19. Is the right for the board and care facility transferable?
RESPONSE: The right for the land use under the Zoning Code is
transferable as long as there is no discontinuance of 12
consecutive months or more. Under the State laws, a new owner or
operator must be reviewed and licensed before transfer.
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5. What are the separation requirements for distance from another
group home?
RESPONSE: The Zoning Code requires us to be 1,500 feet from another
group home or senior care facility.
6. Will you or any staff live in the house?
RESPONSE: No, the staff will be employed on a 24-hour shift basis.
7. Will each client have their own room?
RESPONSE: Yes, unless they are husband and wife.,
8. Are there pull -cords in each bedroom?
RESPONSE: No, we use a necklace device to alert staff in case of
the =need for immediate attention. During the night shift, staff
checks in every two hours.
9. Will you be doing elderly daycare?
RESPONSE: We will allow seniors to come into the home on an
"eldercare" basis until a permanent position opens up.
10. Do eldercare clients count as occupants?
RESPONSE: Not according to State law.
11. Will the house be maintained as if it were owner -occupied?
RESPONSE: Yes, we will hire a lawn service for the summer and a
snow shoveling service during the winter. Usually, this is the
same company.
12. Do you provide outside activities?
RESPONSE: Yes, outside activities are based on individual needs.
When the weather is warm, we take walks. When the weather is
inclement, we go to the mall or Sam's Club for shopping/exercise.
Once a week, we take a drive and have an outing of some sort. We
have daily activities indoors.
13. How many vehicles are associated with this activity?
RESPONSE: During the day, there will be two vehicles, one for Marci
and one for staff. During .the night, there will be one vehicle.
On weekends, we expect family and visitors so the number will vary
from time to time.
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT: Sunshine House Board and Care Facility
DATE: February 16, 1995
APPLICANT: Marci Ann Harris
PLANNER: Ted Shepard
The meeting began with a description of the proposal and the
professional background of the applicant. The applicant is a
registered nurse with experience in senior care. The existing home
at 2413 Mathews Street would be converted into a personal board and
care facility for five senior citizens. The home will be staffed
on a 24-hour basis. The owners, Marci Harris and her husband, will
not occupy the home. A ramp will be constructed leading up to the
front door. In the future, two bedrooms may be added on to the
house. The facility will be licensed by the State of Colorado.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
1. At what point do you refer your clients to a full care nursing
facility for a higher level of care?
RESPONSE: Clients are referred to a full care nursing facility at
the point when. they are bedridden or if they start to wander
outside the home.
2. Will the staff be registered nurses?
RESPONSE: Only the applicant is a registered nurse. The staff will
be trained in C.P.R. and certified by the State in .medication
administration. All staff are checked out by the State by the
Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
3. How many of these types of facilities are currently operating
in the area?
RESPONSE: Presently, we believe there are approximately 14 in Fort
Collins and 12 in Loveland.
4. What is your previous work history in this field?
RESPONSE: I was the Director of Nursing at Good Samaritan and
formerly employed at Fort Collins Health Care Center.
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