HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOUGLAS MANOR GROUP HOME - SPECIAL REVIEW - 63-88 - MINUTES/NOTES - CORRESPONDENCE-NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGNEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
ITEM: Merle Group Home Request
DATE: August 4, 1988
LOCATION: 3012 Worthington
APPLICANT: Doug Merle
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS COMMENTS:
1. There was a concern expressed that there are too many rental properties and
home occupations existing in the neighborhood causing traffic and parking
problems.
Douglas Manor Group Home will have a maximum of five elderly residents.
The elderly residents will not be allowed to drive or store vehicles on the
property.
2. The neighborhood is concerned about traffic control, particularly speeding on
Worthington.
It is unlikely that an additional five elderly people, who do not drive, will
contribute significantly to this problem.
3. Will the appearance of the home fit with the neighborhood. We are con-
cerned about the appearance of the garage in particular.
The applicant does
not plan
to enlarge the house to accommodate the group
home. An
existing
three -car
garage and family room will be remodeled to
create the
elderly
resident's
living area. The only change to the exterior
appearance
of the
home is
the addition of windows in areas that were
previously
garage doors.
4. A land use like this in the neighborhood will decrease property values.
Predicting future property values is not part of the City's review process,
however the following issues are considered:
a. Maximum number of residents.
b. Separation from other group homes.
c. Building height and setback.
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d. Signage.
e. Traffic and parking.
f. Architectural design.
g. Compatibility of activities and or services with the
neighborhood.
5. The sidewalks in the neighborhood are not wide enough. The combination of
narrow attached sidewalks and speeding vehicles is dangerous.
This comment has been forwarded to a committee currently working to
revise City sidewalk standards. This existing problem is not relevant to the
review of the Douglas Manor Group Home.
6. What alternative care facilities are available in Fort Collins?
The planning department records indicate approximately twelve other group
homes for the elderly in operation in Fort Collins. In addition there are
several more traditional nursing home facilities offering a wide range of
services. The City's review process does not require an applicant to
demonstrate a need for the services they will provide.
7. Will the group home accept patients that are mentally ill?
The applicants indicate that it is their intention not to accept residents
diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease or people known to be mentally ill.
Residents of this group home will be those who through physical or mental
handicaps such as forgetfulness or senility need some help in going about
their daily activities.
8. Will the elderly residents be allowed to leave the home unsupervised?
If a resident is lucid and physically capable of leaving the home, they
would not be restricted. On the other hand, residents that are forgetful,
likely to be disoriented or have other physical handicaps which would
prohibit them from functioning independently, would be supervised when
they leave the home.
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July 18, 1988
Dear Residen
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On Thursday, August 4, 1988, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., at the Church of Chri :t,
2810 Meadow irk*, the staff of the Planning Department will hold a pub is
information n eting on a nrnnnseri pro;-rt ;n y�ur nninlV-hnod. Th��-
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project is con nonly referred to as Merle Group Home.
The applicant is requesting a group home for 5 elderly persons. The propo: d
project is loe: ed at 3012 Worthington.
The purpose the August 4 meeting is to present the proposed developmc .t
plan to the r ighborhood, answer questions about the project and receive ce i-
ments from t' surrounding residents on this matter. The Staff would stron; y
urge you to tend this meeting. If you cannot attend, written comments rr: y
be sent.
The
list of aj
ected property owners being
notified for this
neighborhood me L-
ing
is derived
from official records of the
Larimer County
Assessor. Because f
the
lag time
--tween home occupancy and
record keeping,
or because of ren it
situations, a i
:w affected property owners
may have been
missed. Please f( cl
free
to notify
your neighbor of this pending meeting so all
neighbors may ha e
the
opportunii
, to attend.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call our office it
221-6750 or D )ug Merle, the applicant, at 223-5781.
Sincergly, /
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Project Plann(
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*This meeting s fully accessible to handicapped persons.
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