HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOLLINWOOD AMENDED PUD - FINAL - 23-87E - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSITEM NO. 3
MEETING DATE 11 / 16 / 9 2
STAFF Ted Shepard
City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: Collinwood Amended P.U.D., Final, #23-87E
APPLICANT: Bethesda Foundation
c/o Don Morgan
1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Provident Group, Inc.
c/o Paul Ogier
1714 Gilsinn Drive
St. Louis, MO 63026
OWNER: HealthVest
P.O. Box 399
Austin, TX.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to amend the Final P.U.D. known as OakRidge West,
First Filing, Health Care International, to change the approved use
from Psychiatric Hospital to Assisted Residential Care Facility.
The request also includes the designation of "Assembly Space" for
the existing gymnasium. The existing facility consists of four
buildings and is located at 5005 South Lemay Avenue on 12.47 acres.
The parcel is zoned r-p, Planned Residential, with a P.U.D.
condition.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The request to convert Collinwood Psychiatric Hospital to Assisted
Residential Care Facility and Assembly space (including 11 dwelling
units) satisfies the All Development Criteria and Residential Uses
Point Chart (with variance) of the L.D.G.S. In addition, the
request complies with the Land Use Policies Plan, an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. The exterior modifications consist of
adding two covered walkways to connect the residential structures
to the central kitchen and dining area. The project is considered
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (303) 221-6750
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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COMMENTS:
1. Background•
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
N: r-p; Vacant (Oak Ridge West O.D.P. - Business Service)
S: r-p; Vacant (Oak -Cottonwood Farm O.D.P. - Multi -Family or
Business Service)
E: r-p; Existing residential (OakRidge Village)
W: r-p; Vacant (Oak -Cottonwood Farm O.D.P. - Multi -Family, or
Business Service, or Possible City Park)
The property was annexed and zoned in the City on June 23, 1980, as
part of a larger parcel known as the Keenland Annexation. The Oak
Ridge West Overall Development Plan was initially approved in June
of 1987. The O.D.P. was amended in May of 1990 to allow Business
Services on the 6.68 acres located between Collinwood Psychiatric
Hospital and Evangelical Covenant Church. The current Oak Ridge
West, First Filing, Health Care International Final P.U.D.
(Collinwood) was approved on August 24, 1987. This approval
allowed for a 120-bed Psychiatric Hospital to be constructed in two
phases. After construction of Phase One was completed, the
hospital was never occupied and currently sits vacant.
2. Existing P.U.D.:
The existing P.U.D. is approved for two phases. Phase One consists
of an administration building, two residential structures (80
bedrooms), a medical office building, and a gymnasium/classroom
building. All but the medical office building was constructed.
Phase Two, which was never constructed, consisted of an additional
administration building, an additional medical office building, a
day clinic, a swimming pool, and a third residential structure (40
bedrooms). The total number of potential bedrooms was 120.
3. Description of Changes:
Within the administration building, there will be a conversion of
unneeded office space into 16 bedrooms arranged in suite -type
settings. The central kitchen, central dining, and lobby areas
will remain the same.
Within the two residential buildings, the support space and therapy
rooms will be converted into living units so that there will be 28
private rooms per building.
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November 16, 1992 P & Z Meeting
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Within the gymnasium, the existing classrooms will be converted
into 11 dwelling units. Since these units will have kitchens, they
will be considered legal dwelling units and be subject to all the
normal development fees associated with residential dwelling units.
The total number of bedrooms and units would be 83. The third
residential structure (Collinwood Phase Two) is now deleted from
the P.U.D.
The gymnasium will remain the same. The change of use request
includes designating the gym as an "Assembly Area". The purpose of
such a designation is that the applicant has no inherent need for
a gym but would like the ability to meet the recreational and
assemblage needs of several interested church organizations and
community groups.
There will be two covered walkways constructed to connect the two
residential buildings with the central dining room and
administration building. The new construction will match the
existing exterior materials.
4. Neighborhood Compatibility:
A neighborhood information meeting was held on October 22, 1992.
The minutes to this meeting are attached. The response to the
change of use from Psychiatric Hospital to Assisted Residential
Care Facility was very positive. Most of the questions were
related to the level of health care services and the rent of the
various units. In terms of land use and planning issues, the
request was favorably received and considered compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
5. Residential Units:
The applicant is requesting that eleven units in the gymnasium
building be equipped with individual kitchens. By including
kitchens, these units will meet the Zoning Code's definition of a
"dwelling unit" and be subject to normal building permit fees. The
Zoning Code defines a dwelling unit as:
"Dwelling unit shall mean one or more rooms and a single
kitchen designed for or occupied as a unit by one family, for
living and cooking purposes, located in a single family or
multi -family dwelling."
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The request for eleven units on 12.47 acres translates into a
density of 1.13 dwelling units per acre. This density was
evaluated by the criteria of the Residential Uses Point Chart of
the L.D.G.S. The P.U.D. scores a total of 80%. Points are earned
for proximity to a regional shopping center (Harmony Market), a
reserved neighborhood park (Tract P Oak -Cottonwood Farm), a major
employment center (OakRidge Industrial Park), and for contiguity to
existing urban development (OakRidge Village P.U.D.). With a score
of 80%, the eleven units are justified by the criteria of the
Residential Uses Point Chart of the L.D.G.S.
Because the eleven dwelling units on a campus setting do not equate
to a minimum of three dwelling units per acre, as required by the
Residential Uses Point Chart, a variance is required. Staff
recommends a variance based on the fact that the request is an
institutional use, not single family detached homes as envisioned
by the requirement.
Staff finds that the eleven dwelling units within a campus setting
is a valid land use within the P.U.D. The eleven dwelling units
will complement the 72 living units that comprise the "assisted
living" concept. Staff, therefore, recommends a variance from the
absolute criterion that there be a minimum of three dwelling units
per gross acre based on the following:
The strict application of the provision would result in
peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to, or
exceptional and undue hardship upon, the owner of such
property, provided that the variance may be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without
substantially impairing the purpose of the L.D.G.S.
6. Assembly Space•
The designation of "Assembly Space" for the existing gymnasium is
appropriate. The use of the gym by other organizations will lend
a "mixed -use" quality to the site. In addition, the use of the gym
by different age groups will help minimize the potential for
isolation by age for the senior residents. There is ample parking
on the campus to serve the gymnasium users.
7. Design:
The four existing buildings are laid out in an attractive campus
setting. The large open space area on the western portion of the
site is contiguous to a 13 acre reserved neighborhood park located
on Tract P of the Oak -Cottonwood Farm O.D.P. The 116 parking
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spaces are sufficient to handle the anticipated number of employees
- approximately 30 per largest shift, visitors, and gymnasium
users. The existing landscaping has been preserved and contributes
to the attractiveness of the setting. The overall design is non -
institutional and representative of the quality of a Planned Unit
Development. The structures and grounds are well -suited for
conversion to Assisted Residential Care Facility.
8. Findings:
A. The request to convert the allowed use from Psychiatric
Hospital to Assisted Residential Care Facility and Assembly
Space has been reviewed by the All Development Criteria of the
Land Development Guidance System. A copy of the criteria are
enclosed. Staff finds that the request complies with the All
Development Criteria.
B. The adaptive re -use of existing structures promotes the goals
of reducing non-renewable energy usage and energy
conservation.
C. Allowing high density residential housing to use existing
services, infrastructure, and utilities is an efficient manner
by which to provide the housing needs for senior citizens.
D. The eleven individual dwelling units and the remaining
apartment living units are supported by the following policies
as found in the Land Use Policies Plan:
1180a: Higher density residential uses should locate near
regional/community shopping centers."
1180b: Higher density residential uses should locate within
close proximity to a neighborhood park."
1180C: High density
and sewer facilitie
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that th
Filing, Health Care
Hospital to Assisted
Space satisfies the
Chart of the L.D.G.
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residential uses should locate where water
s can be adequately provided."
e request to convert the OakRidge West, First
International, Final P.U.D., from Psychiatric
Living Residential Care Facility and Assembly
All Development Criteria and Residential Point
S. A variance from the absolute requirement
inimum of three dwelling units per acre is
ition, the request complies with those sections
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of the Land Use Policies Plan that pertain to energy conservation,
efficient use of services, and high density residential uses. The
request is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Staff,
therefore, recommends approval of Collinwood Amended P.U.D., Final,
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NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATABILITY
1. Social Compatability
2. Neighborhood Character
3. Land Use Conflicts
4. Adverse Traffic Impact
PLANS AND POLICIES
5. Comprehensive Plan
PUBLIC FACILITIES & SAFETY
6. Street Capacity
7. Utility Capacity
8. Design Standards
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9. Emergency Access
10. Security Lighting
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11. Water Hazards
RESOURCE PROTECTION
12. Soils & Slope Hazard
13. Significant Vegetation
14, Wildlife Habitat
15. Historical Landmark
16. Mineral Deposit
17, Eco-Sensitive Areas
18. Agricultural Lands
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
19. Air Quality
20, Water Quality
21. Noise
22. Glare & Heat
23. Vibrations
24. Exterior Lighting
25. Sewages & Wastes
SITE DESIGN
26, Community Organization
27. Site Organization
28, Natural Features
29. Energy Conservation
30. Shadows
31, Solar Access
32. Privacy
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33. Open Space Arrangement
34. Building Height
35. Vehicular Movement
36. Vehicular Design
37. Parking
38. Active Recreational Areas
39. Private Outdoor Areas
40. Pedestrian Convenience
41. Pedestrian Conflicts
42. Landscaping/Open Areas
43. Landscaping/Buildings
44. Landscaping/Screening
45. Public Access
46. Signs
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DENSITY CHART
Maximum
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Criterion
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If All Dwelling Units Are Within:
Credit
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2000 feet of an existing or approved neighborhood shopping center.
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10%
650 feet at an existing transit stop.
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4000 feet of an ensnng or approved regional shopping center HAXIIIIloply M A R r s r
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20%
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A project whose boundary is cons guousto existing urban development Creart may oe earned as follows:
0% — For protects whose property boundary has 0 to 10% contiguity:
30%
10 to 15% — For orOlec1s whose property boundary has 10 to 20% contiguity..
For boundary nos 20to30%contiguity,
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20 to 25% — For Dialects whose property boundary has 30 to 40% contiguity:
25 to 30% — Fcr oroiects whos property boundary has 40 to 50 % contiguity.
If it can be demonstrated that!me project will reduce hon-renewable energy useage either through the application of alternative energy
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systems or through committed energy conservatlon measures beyond mat normally required Dv City Code. a 5% bonus may be earned
for every 5% reduction in energy use.
Calculate a 1% bonus for every 50 acres included in the project.
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Calculate the Percentage of the total acres in the project thatcre devoted to recreational use. enter 1/2 cigaWZa d bonus.
If the applicant commits to preserving permanent off5ite open space that meets the CitVs minimum requirements. calculate the percentage
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at this open space acreage to the total development acreage, enter this percentage as a bonus.
If part at the total development budget is to be spent on neighborhood public transit tdci Ales which are not othefw6e required by City Code.
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enter 2% bonus for every S100per dwelling unit investea.
If part of the total development budget is to be spent on neighborhood facilities and services which are not otherwise required by City Code.
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enter a 1% bonus for every $100 Per dwelling unit invested.
tt a commitment is being mace to oevetopa specified percentage of the total number of dwelling units for low income families, enter that
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percentage as a bonus, up to a maximum of 30%
it a commtment is being made to develop a specified Percentage of the total number at dwelling units for Type'A' and Type B' hanaicappea
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housing as defined by the City of Fort Collins. calculate the bonus as follows!
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In no Case snail the combined bonus be greater than 30%.
If the site or adjacent properly contains an historic building or place. a bonus may be earned for the following:
3% — For preventing or mitigating outside influences (e.g. environmental, land use, aesthetic. economic and social factors) adverse to its
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preservation:
3% — For assuring that new structures will be in keeping with the character at the building or place. while avoiding total units
3% — For proposing adaptive use of the building or place that will lead to its continuance, preservation and improvement in an
appropriate manner.
it a portion or all of the required parking in the multiple family project is provided underground. within the building. or in an elevated parking
structure as on accessory use to the primary structure. a bonus may be earned as follows:
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9% — for providing 75% or more of the parking in a structure:
6% — For providing 50-74% at "parking in a structure:
3% — For providing 25 49%of the Dancing in a structure.
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If a commitment is being made to orcvide approved automatic fire extinguishing systems torthe dwelling units. enter a bonus of 10%.
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OCT 26 '92 15:28 *IDENT GROUP
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Provident Group, Inc.
17I4 Gilsinn Drive314-349.7650
St. Louis. Flo. 6:1026
October 26, 1992
Mr. Ted Shepard
Development Review
City of Fort Collins
Community Development and
Environmental Services
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Dear Mr. Shepard:
I as: 314-349-16D1
The purpose of this letter is to request a change of use of
the existing Collinwood Psychiatric Hospital located at 5055 S.
Lemay Avenue from that of a psychiatric hospital to an intermediate
health care facility. We would also want the use of the gymnasium
building available as assembly space available for use by other
local organizations.
The documents required to submit with our application are not
specifically spelled out in the Development Manual due to the
somewhat unusual nature of the circumstances surrounding the
Collinwood development. The following information provided is
based upon our understanding of the discussion we had with you on
Wednesday, October 21. if you have additional requests please let
us know and we will respond as soon as possible.
The campus currently consists of four buildings: the
administration building, two housing units and the gymnasium. The
only modification to the exterior of the building will be the
construction of a pedestrian walkway between each of the housing
units and the administration building, as shown on the attached
site plan. (This construction will be consistent with the existing
construction.)
A summary of the changes on the interiors is as follows:
Administration Building - The majority of the space originally
designed as office space will be converted into 18-20 living
units, arranged in suite -type settings. The kitchen, dining
and lobby areas will not be changed.
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usin s - These two buildings were originally designed
to house 40 patients each in semi -private quarters. In
addition to these patient rooms, there was a considerable
number of support and therapy rooms. We plan to convert much
of the ancillary space to living units to provide for 28-30
private rooms in each of these buildings.
Gymnasium Building - We plan on converting the classrooms in
this building to up to 12 living units. Some of these may
have full kitchens and may be considered as dwelling units.
We plan to make the gymnasium space available to local
organizations as an assembly space. Depending upon the circum-
stances, this space may be donated or rented on a nominal basis or
on a commercial basis.
It is possible that some of the classroom space might also be
used as assembly space.
The project will hire approximately 30 Full Time Equivalents
(FTE's) at full occupancy.
The site is currently approved for 120 residents, which is in
excess of our current plans. In summary, we would like to have the
use changed to allow for 120 residents of intermediate health care
facility and approval of the gymnasium building as assembly space.
The project has not yet been named. The facility will be
owned by the Bethesda Foundation, a Colorado Springs based not -for -
profit corporation.
Bethesda Foundation
1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
1-719-594-0009
The directors of Bethesda Foundation are as follows:
Dan Vogle
Don Beard
Dale Turner
Dave Burdine
Lyle Arent
Don Morgan
As we discussed previously, we feel that this change of use is
not significant and does not present many planning issues. We felt
that the neighborhood meeting was very positive, and while many
good questions were asked, we felt the majority were positive in
nature and most were not related to planning issues. Accordingly,
we would like to request that you consider moving our application
and consideration of the change in use to the November public
hearing.
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BETHESDA FOUNDATION / PROVIDENT GROUP, INC.
ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTIAL CARE COMMUNITY
5055 S. Lemay Avenue
(formerly Collinwood - A Psychiatric Hospital)
The Bethesda Foundation plans to purchase the existing building
at 5055 S. Lemay Avenue and convert it to use as an Assisted
Living Community.
Bethesda Foundation
The Bethesda Foundation is a not -for -profit corporation based
in Colorado Springs, CO. Bethesda Foundation was formed in
1960 primarily for the purpose of building and operating
nursing home facilities and eventually owned and operated 34
nursing homes.
In 1988, Bethesda sold its nursing homes and began refocusing
its energies as a Christian Foundation donating money to
religious and humanitarian causes. Since 1977, Bethesda's
donations to religious and humanitarian causes have reached
nearly $20 million.
For more information, contact Don Morgan, 719-594-0009.
Provident Group, Inc.
The Provident Group, Inc. is a management company specializing
in assisted living facilities. Provident Group, Inc., located
in St. Louis, MO., was formed in 1988 and currently manages
five assisted living facilities. Of these five, one is located
in Colorado Springs, one in Grand Junction, Colorado, and the
other three are in Nebraska.
Provident Group will be responsible for the day-to-day
operations of the facility.
For more information, contact Paul Ogier, 314-349-7650.
Assisted Living Services
This facility will be licensed by the Colorado Department of
Health as a Residential Care Facility. The level of care
allowed under this license is most commonly referred to as
assisted living.
The program will be managed by Terry Stephenson, NHA and Betty
Stephenson, RN, NHA. Terry and Betty have managed our Grand
Junction facility since Provident Group took over management in
1989.
Bethesda
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The residents in our facility will receive the following
services:
- Licensed nurse supervision and 24 hour nurse aid
staffing;
- Medication monitoring;
- Personal assistance with such things as bathing,
dressing, grooming and ambulation;
- Varied activities program;
- Three meals daily plus snacks;
- Housekeeping services;
- Utilities (except for phone);
- Scheduled transportation; and
- Personal laundry.
The service package provided allows many elderly individuals
with some physical and mental limitations to enjoy a
comfortable lifestyle without sacrificing their independence
and dignity. Without these services, many of our residents
would be forced to move into a nursing home environment.
For additional information, contact Betty Stephenson,
1-800-264-9706.
Facility Changes
We had identified Fort Collins as the location of our next
assisted living facility and were planning on building a
facility similar to our existing buildings. During our search
for land, we came across the Collinwood facility. While we
will need to make significant interior changes, the buildings
are ideally suited for assisted living.
The campus currently consists of four buildings, the
administration building, two housing units and the gymnasium.
We will connect the two housing units to the administration
building. The administration building will contain
approximately 18 living units in suite settings. The two
existing housing units will be modified to provide 28 living
units each. These will all be self contained units including
bathrooms and showers.
We plan to convert some of the classrooms in the gymnasium
building to living units but are also exploring making the gym
itself, and possibly some of the classrooms, available as
assembly space.
Firm eyes Collinwood.
St. Louis company wants hospital for board -and -care home
By ROBERT BAUN
The Coloradoan
A St. Louis company plans to open a
board -and -care home for the elderly in
the former Collinwood Psychiatric Hos-
pital in south Fort Collins.
Provident Group Inc. has sought ap-
proval from city officials to convert the .
use of the Collinwood compound, which
includes two buildings and covers 12.5
acres at 5055 S. Lemay Ave.
The list price on the 3-year-old Coll
Linwood facility is $3.2 million.
Provident Group, which operates five
similar board -and -care homes in Colo-
rado and Nebraska, would manage the
facility. Bethesda Associates, a Colo-
rado Springs film that combines busi-
ness interests with Christian charities,
would own the facility, Paul Ogier,
president of Provident Group, said
Wednesday.
If approved, the home would have a
capacity of about 80 residents, mixed
between dormitory rooms and apart -
What's next
A neighborhood meeting to discuss
proposed changes for the former Col-
Ilnwood Psychiatric Hospital Is sched-
uled for 7 p.m. today at Evangelical
Covenant Church, 4825 S. Lemay Ave.
ments.
Ogier said the facility would require
about 30 full-time employees. Some re-
modeling would be necessary, he said.
The current facility was designed to
house 80 people in 40 rooms. Ogier pro-
poses 80 rooms.
Provident and Bethesda hope to
close the purchase by the end of the
year and start operations in early 1993.
The facility would not be considered
a nursing home, but rather "assisted
living," said Ted Shepard, city planner
for the Fort Collins Planning Depart-
ment.
"My understanding is they would as-
sist with the taking of medication, but
not much more," Shepard said. "Be-
yond that, there would be lots of as-
sistance with daily living, recreation
and dining."
The Collinwood facility cost $11 mll-
lion to build in 1989, but it never
opened for business. Owner HealthCare
International backed out of the deal
when it experienced financial problems.
Recently, agents for Healthcare In-
ternational tried to sell the facility to
the city of Fort Collins. when the City
Council was considering a site for a se-
nior citizens' center. The council later
opted to build a new facility near the
intersection of Drake Road and Shields
Street.
Larimer County officials have valued
the compound at $5 million for prop-
erty tax reasons. But the asking price
on the facility was only $3.2 million in
May, said Greg Herring, agent for
HealthVest, a Texas real estate trust
that financed Collinwood construction.
HealthCare files
for reorganization
By Coloradoan staff
HealthCare International Inc. has
filed plans to reorganize under
Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code
for seven of its eight hospitals, the
company announced Wednesday.
HealthCare International built
Collinwood Psychiatric Hospital
Fort Collins, but the company'
nancial problems kept the comp
from opening here.
The reorganization plans were
filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court
for the Western District of Texas,
Austin Division.
The filed plans apply to Health -
Care International's facilities in
Austin, San Antonio and San Mar-
cos, Texas, and New Kent, Va.
HealthCare International also
owns West Pines Hospital in Den-
ver. Plans for that reorganization
have been delayed because on-
going negotiations with its landlord,
Lutheran Medical Center. of Denver,
have not been concluded.
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
PROJECT: Collinwood Hospital - Change of Use
DATE: October 22, 1992
APPLICANT: Paul Ogier, Provident Group
Don Morgan, Bethesda Associates
PLANNER: Ted Shepard
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, COMMENTS
1. What percentage of the facility will be available for Medicaid
patients?
RESPONSE: There is no specific percentage of rooms set aside for
Medicaid residents. However, the configuration of the rooms will
allow a variety of living arrangements so that Medicaid residents
can be accommodated. Although we cannot definitely say how many
Medicaid residents will be accommodated, there will be rooms set
aside.
2. What are the room options and price ranges?
RESPONSE: There will be a variety of room options. One option
includes a two -room, kitchenette, private bath apartment, with
between 400 and 450 square feet. The same apartment, without
kitchenette, will also be available. A double occupied apartment
will be one of the options. There will also be options for 200
square foot apartments that share a central suite. The price range
is generally from $1,200 to $2,000 per month.
All residents will receive full service. There is no ala carte or
cafeteria type benefits.
3. How many units will there be?
RESPONSE: The facility will be remodeled to accommodate between 75
and 80 apartments.
4. How will you provide a continuum of care? How will the
facility handle those residents who need to move on to full nursing
care?
RESPONSE: Our residents will move on to full nursing care
facilities when more daily care is needed than what we provide. We
have no interest or incentive in keeping residents beyond the point
where they need full nursing care. In some cases, during a
setback, a resident may be sent to a nursing home for full care.
Upon recovery, the resident may return to our facility. We also
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are set up to do rehabilitation. If a resident breaks a hip, then
we are prepared to offer rehabilitation services. The continuum of
care assumes three steps: independent living, assisted living, and
nursing care living. Our niche is assisted living.
5. Will the facility offer hobbies, crafts, and activities?
RESPONSE: Yes, we offer recreational programs as well as
integrating the facility with the community and other age groups.
We encourage visits by pre-schoolers, church groups, choir groups,
and encourage interaction with the community. It is not our desire
to isolate this population.
6. Is there enough parking for staff, residents, and visitors?
RESPONSE: Yes, there are over 100 parking spaces which should
accommodate the 30 employees and 75 to 80 residents, most of which
do not have cars. During heavy visitation times, there may be some
overflow parking but these instances are infrequent. Please keep
in mind, however, that we would be thrilled to have so many
visitors that parking becomes a problem. But, in reality, parking
is not a problem.
7. Will there be any adult day-care programs?
RESPONSE: Presently, this is not a part of our program. With the
gymnasium, however, we have not made final decisions on how best to
use this facility. If there is a demand for adult day-care, and we
can put the gym to good use, we may consider offering a program.
Adult day care will likely not be an option at the time we open but
we may evolve to the point where it would be included as part of
our program.
8. When will the facility be opened and when do you expect full
occupancy.
RESPONSE: We will begin the interior remodeling work at the first
of the year and expect to be open in March or April. We expect an
18 to 24 month period before reaching full occupancy.
9. Will the staff be hired locally?
RESPONSE: The managers, Terry and Betty Stephenson, will move here
from our facility in Grand Junction. The dietician will move here
from Colorado Springs. All other staff will be hired locally.
10. Is there a rate difference between for -profit companies and
non-profit companies such as Bethesda?
RESPONSE: Not really as rates are tied to the level of service and
care. Non -profits do not always charge the lowest rates. We
cannot promise that just because Bethesda is a non-profit company,
that you will not find lower rates among the for -profit facilities.
11. Will Bethesda apply for tax-exempt status?
RESPONSE: Yes.
12. Do you provide your own doctors?
RESPONSE: No, each resident is free to choose their own doctor. If
a resident does not have a doctor, then we make referrals. We also
provide transportation to and from the doctors' offices.
13. Are the nurses trained?
RESPONSE: Yes, Betty Stephenson, co -manager, is a Registered Nurse.
Other nurses will be L.P.N.
14. Will there be ambulance calls and sirens to disturb the
neighborhood?
RESPONSE: Yes, we will not hesitate to call the ambulance, if
necessary in case of an emergency. Please note that we do not
control the use of sirens by the ambulance drivers. The fire
station on Harmony Road is less than one mile away which will
provide quick response time and keep any siren noise to a minimum.